Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
L18 RRDMOT history
L18 RRD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,224 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 117,224 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,366 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 RRD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 RRD was last recorded at 117,224 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 6,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 111,012 miles · 22 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,212 miles
- Average per year
- 6,366 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,224 miles
- 2024 – 111,012 miles
- 2023 – 101,918 miles
- 2022 – 92,377 miles
- 2021 – 88,050 miles
- 2020 – 81,395 miles
- 2019 – 78,140 miles
- 2018 – 73,981 miles
- 2017 – 67,630 miles
- 2016 – 59,998 miles
- 2015 – 55,562 miles
- 2014 – 48,998 miles
- 2013 – 42,905 miles
- 2012 – 34,862 miles
- 2011 – 26,624 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,224 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Exhaust box outer skin rusted off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear shock dust covers rusted off x2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,224 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 117,224 miles
- Test number
- 265887637433
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail117,224 miles (+6,212)3 repaired2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,224 miles
- Test number
- 189051405799
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass111,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 111,012 miles
- Test number
- 287805849887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,012 miles (+9,094)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,012 miles
- Test number
- 661534142651
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass101,918 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 101,918 miles
- Test number
- 448784287839
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively x 2 Cable to tight (1.2.1 (f))
Fail101,918 miles (+9,541)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,918 miles
- Test number
- 317334516171
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively x 2 Cable to tight (1.2.1 (f))
Pass92,377 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 92,377 miles
- Test number
- 588037988549
- AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin rusted off
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2
- AdvisoryRear shock dust covers rusted off x2
Fail92,374 miles (+4,324)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,374 miles
- Test number
- 560370420100
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin rusted off
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2
- AdvisoryRear shock dust covers rusted off x2
Pass88,050 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 88,050 miles
- Test number
- 579415312713
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail88,050 miles (+6,655)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,050 miles
- Test number
- 369636444786
- DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass81,395 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 81,395 miles
- Test number
- 878863039499
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes coated heavily with underseal
Fail81,395 miles (+3,255)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,395 miles
- Test number
- 988991200208
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes coated heavily with underseal
Pass78,140 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 78,140 miles
- Test number
- 524981859191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,116 miles (+4,135)1 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,116 miles
- Test number
- 953642421501
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes coated
Pass73,981 miles (+6,351)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 73,981 miles
- Test number
- 809499285103
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass67,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 67,630 miles
- Test number
- 900714435429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,630 miles (+7,632)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,630 miles
- Test number
- 556616618295
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass59,998 miles (+29)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 59,998 miles
- Test number
- 374589605830
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail59,969 miles (+4,407)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,969 miles
- Test number
- 846177585036
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass55,562 miles (+6,564)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 55,562 miles
- Test number
- 341473106935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,998 miles (+6,093)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 48,998 miles
- Test number
- 277661034242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,905 miles (+8,043)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 42,905 miles
- Test number
- 956790743211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass34,862 miles (+8,238)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 34,862 miles
- Test number
- 975033832228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,624 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 26,624 miles
- Test number
- 755034631240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 RRD
- Does L18 RRD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 RRD is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L18 RRD?
- The MOT on L18 RRD is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 RRD done?
- L18 RRD was recorded at 117,224 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 6,366 miles a year.
- Has L18 RRD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 RRD has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 RRD ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L18 RRD find?
- L18 RRD passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 hoses at calipers, and 7 more.
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