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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

L18 RUFMOT history

L18 RUF is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

L18 RUF white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
178,064 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 RUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 RUF was last recorded at 178,064 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,060 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,064 miles
  • 2025 – 169,024 miles
  • 2024 – 158,896 miles
  • 2022 – 151,037 miles
  • 2021 – 148,635 miles
  • 2020 – 144,593 miles
  • 2019 – 141,461 miles
  • 2018 – 132,582 miles
  • 2017 – 130,166 miles
  • 2016 – 124,573 miles
  • 2015 – 120,146 miles
  • 2014 – 110,890 miles
  • 2013 – 103,228 miles
  • 2012 – 89,826 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,064 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,064 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    178,064 miles
    Test number
    160664876718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail178,060 miles (+9,036)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,060 miles
    Test number
    558837280442
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass169,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,024 miles
    Test number
    609654110530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail169,024 miles (+10,128)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,024 miles
    Test number
    348482860090
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass158,896 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    158,896 miles
    Test number
    688306179235
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail158,893 miles (+7,856)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,893 miles
    Test number
    587052456161
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass151,037 miles (+2,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    151,037 miles
    Test number
    734409038783
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass148,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,635 miles
    Test number
    681268190238
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail148,635 miles (+4,042)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,635 miles
    Test number
    929948938432
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass144,593 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,593 miles
    Test number
    158525680132
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail144,593 miles (+3,132)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,593 miles
    Test number
    481459688582
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass141,461 miles (+8,879)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,461 miles
    Test number
    490175906292
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass132,582 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    132,582 miles
    Test number
    235982006272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,579 miles (+2,413)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,579 miles
    Test number
    282605594052
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pipe split (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass130,166 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    130,166 miles
    Test number
    723806810692
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre close to limit

  16. Fail130,165 miles (+5,592)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,165 miles
    Test number
    572141634696
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre close to limit

  17. Pass124,573 miles (+4,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,573 miles
    Test number
    977843499181
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear support bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass120,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,146 miles
    Test number
    687092565787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail120,146 miles (+9,256)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,146 miles
    Test number
    533083791584
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass110,890 miles (+7,662)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,890 miles
    Test number
    286145624204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,228 miles (+13,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    103,228 miles
    Test number
    668110323299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass89,826 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,826 miles
    Test number
    675541622158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked.
    • NoteOffside door mirror cracked.
    • NoteSpare tyre tread low.
    • NoteWindscreen cracked.

Questions about L18 RUF

Does L18 RUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 RUF is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 RUF?
The MOT on L18 RUF is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 RUF done?
L18 RUF was recorded at 178,064 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,418 miles a year.
Has L18 RUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 RUF has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 RUF 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 RUF find?
L18 RUF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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