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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

L30 MRPMOT history

L30 MRP is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 172,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

L30 MRP red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
172,141 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 MRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 MRP was last recorded at 172,141 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,137 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,141 miles
  • 2025 – 169,771 miles
  • 2023 – 167,413 miles
  • 2022 – 165,293 miles
  • 2021 – 162,471 miles
  • 2020 – 159,333 miles
  • 2019 – 153,255 miles
  • 2018 – 147,915 miles
  • 2017 – 142,703 miles
  • 2016 – 138,903 miles
  • 2015 – 134,681 miles
  • 2014 – 129,586 miles
  • 2013 – 124,646 miles
  • 2012 – 118,399 miles
  • 2011 – 114,143 miles
  • 2010 – 110,857 miles
  • 2009 – 106,814 miles
  • 2008 – 102,140 miles
  • 2007 – 96,641 miles
  • 2006 – 91,839 miles
  • 2005 – 82,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,141 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,141 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    172,141 miles
    Test number
    546447775384
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail172,137 miles (+2,366)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,137 miles
    Test number
    824096008425
    • MajorBrake cable damaged handbrake (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass169,771 miles (+2,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    169,771 miles
    Test number
    816092503624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryTow bar and attachment's showing corrosion

  4. Pass167,413 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    167,413 miles
    Test number
    358486569943
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arches showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tow bar fixings showing corrosion

  5. Fail167,413 miles (+2,120)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,413 miles
    Test number
    249526597746
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arches showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear tow bar fixings showing corrosion

  6. Pass165,293 miles (+2,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    165,293 miles
    Test number
    267369543014
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass162,471 miles (+3,138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    162,471 miles
    Test number
    292156534317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass159,333 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    159,333 miles
    Test number
    602770755764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail159,333 miles (+6,078)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,333 miles
    Test number
    550598360249
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass153,255 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    153,255 miles
    Test number
    366188324656
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess centre cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust hanger near catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber top mount corroded (not excessive)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber top mount corroded (not excessive)
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  11. Fail153,255 miles (+5,340)1 dangerous2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,255 miles
    Test number
    144131942962
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSuspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s door runner (rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess centre cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust hanger near catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber top mount corroded (not excessive)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber top mount corroded (not excessive)
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  12. Pass147,915 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    147,915 miles
    Test number
    716664136804
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail147,915 miles (+5,212)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,915 miles
    Test number
    474506311799
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer drive shaft boot deteriorated

  14. Pass142,703 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    142,703 miles
    Test number
    648712222387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail142,703 miles (+3,800)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,703 miles
    Test number
    196523589310
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass138,903 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    138,903 miles
    Test number
    121301271514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail134,681 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,681 miles
    Test number
    874966922689
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass134,681 miles (+5,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    134,681 miles
    Test number
    242167341736
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass129,586 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    129,586 miles
    Test number
    675323824208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail129,519 miles (+4,873)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,519 miles
    Test number
    357541724453
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass124,646 miles (+6,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    124,646 miles
    Test number
    826664033266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass118,399 miles (+4,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    118,399 miles
    Test number
    866663412239
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass114,143 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    114,143 miles
    Test number
    168503221222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass110,857 miles (+4,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    110,857 miles
    Test number
    794797210259
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass106,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    106,814 miles
    Test number
    350276739208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail106,814 miles (+4,674)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,814 miles
    Test number
    841851039261
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass102,140 miles (+5,499)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    102,140 miles
    Test number
    843051328219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass96,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    96,641 miles
    Test number
    370682927255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail96,641 miles (+4,802)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,641 miles
    Test number
    731300627212
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

  30. Pass91,839 miles (+8,964)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    91,839 miles
    Test number
    890097926248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass82,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    82,875 miles
    Test number
    501949025250
    • 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)

Questions about L30 MRP

Does L30 MRP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 MRP is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 MRP?
The MOT on L30 MRP is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 MRP done?
L30 MRP was recorded at 172,141 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 4,353 miles a year.
Has L30 MRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 MRP has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 MRP 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 L30 MRP find?
L30 MRP passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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