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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L18 RXWMOT history

L18 RXW is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 251,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

L18 RXW black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
251,102 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
13,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 RXW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

L18 RXW was last recorded at 251,102 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 12,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,736 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
12,366 miles
Average per year
13,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 251,102 miles
  • 2025 – 238,736 miles
  • 2024 – 228,845 miles
  • 2023 – 227,455 miles
  • 2020 – 227,428 miles
  • 2019 – 206,273 miles
  • 2018 – 176,091 miles
  • 2017 – 166,207 miles
  • 2016 – 154,112 miles
  • 2015 – 146,901 miles
  • 2014 – 135,232 miles
  • 2013 – 101,590 miles
  • 2012 – 77,236 miles
  • 2011 – 51,571 miles
  • 2010 – 24,563 miles
  • 2009 – 18,019 miles
  • 2008 – 14,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail251,102 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering rack tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to rear suspension components
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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 Rear Coolant leak heater pipe front to rear slight leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake pad warning light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Glow plug light flashing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail251,102 miles (+12,366)9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,102 miles
    Test number
    481204853685
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering rack tie rod end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface corrosion to rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass238,736 miles (+9,891)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    238,736 miles
    Test number
    439738572570
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass228,845 miles (+1,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    228,845 miles
    Test number
    861783228579
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coolant leak heater pipe front to rear slight leak
  4. Pass227,455 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    227,455 miles
    Test number
    496313076423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coolant leak heater pipe front to rear slight leak
  5. Fail227,436 miles (+8)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,436 miles
    Test number
    774264956260
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn Inner and outer (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coolant leak heater pipe front to rear slight leak
  6. Fail227,428 miles (+21,155)10 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,428 miles
    Test number
    147352626620
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working Unable to check wipers for clearing (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  7. Pass206,273 miles (+4)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    206,273 miles
    Test number
    618958947542
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light flashing
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail206,269 miles (+30,178)1 dangerous2 major3 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,269 miles
    Test number
    451776871183
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light flashing
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass176,091 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    176,091 miles
    Test number
    518864455679
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on edges and close to limit
    • AdvisoryLower steering column fouling cover
    • AdvisoryNearside rear reflector broken
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror casing part missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight weeps at both front driveshaft seals
  10. Fail176,091 miles (+9,884)2 dangerous12 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,091 miles
    Test number
    751702964885
    • DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated (4.11 (b) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on edges and close to limit
    • AdvisoryKnocking noise from steering
    • AdvisoryLower steering column fouling cover
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe rusty at rear
    • AdvisoryNearside rear reflector broken
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror casing par missing
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pad wear indicator wire insecure
    • AdvisoryPlay in both steering rack joints
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight weeps at both front driveshaft seals
    • AdvisoryVehicle needs tracking
  11. Pass166,207 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    166,207 miles
    Test number
    468067810280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on dash
  12. Fail166,207 miles (+12,095)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,207 miles
    Test number
    856751495543
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on dash
  13. Pass154,112 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    154,112 miles
    Test number
    318014250183
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPad low light on
  14. Fail154,107 miles (+7,206)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,107 miles
    Test number
    209374730580
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPad low light on
  15. Pass146,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    146,901 miles
    Test number
    981552930860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail146,901 miles (+11,669)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,901 miles
    Test number
    466387651983
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
  17. Pass135,232 miles (+9,525)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    135,232 miles
    Test number
    445422784260
    • NoteBoth Front Suspension Anti Roll BAr Drop Link Upper Ball Joint Covers Perishing
    • NoteEngine Undertray Fitted
    • NoteRear Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Rusting
  18. Pass125,707 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    125,707 miles
    Test number
    457782944156
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres wearing low
  19. Fail125,707 miles (+10,358)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,707 miles
    Test number
    705822044198
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres wearing low
  20. Pass115,349 miles (+13,759)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    115,349 miles
    Test number
    977617614099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle tested in wet conditions
  21. Pass101,590 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,590 miles
    Test number
    219477753119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteVarious vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted
  22. Fail101,590 miles (+24,354)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,590 miles
    Test number
    759427253187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • NoteVarious vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted
  23. Pass77,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    77,236 miles
    Test number
    665791882143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail77,236 miles (+25,665)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,236 miles
    Test number
    316321582122
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  25. Pass51,571 miles (+27,008)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,571 miles
    Test number
    955439881181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,563 miles (+6,544)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,563 miles
    Test number
    323488190185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,019 miles (+3,475)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    18,019 miles
    Test number
    810192089118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    14,544 miles
    Test number
    313145688186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 RXW

Does L18 RXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 RXW expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 RXW?
The MOT on L18 RXW expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 RXW done?
L18 RXW was recorded at 251,102 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 13,143 miles a year.
Has L18 RXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 RXW has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 RXW 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 RXW find?
L18 RXW failed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted; nearside rear service brake excessively fluctuating; nearside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure, and 12 more.

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