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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L30 RLUMOT history

L30 RLU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

L30 RLU white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
171,342 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 RLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 RLU was last recorded at 171,342 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 5,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,751 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,591 miles
Average per year
5,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,342 miles
  • 2025 – 165,751 miles
  • 2024 – 159,041 miles
  • 2023 – 152,047 miles
  • 2022 – 144,370 miles
  • 2021 – 141,375 miles
  • 2020 – 137,975 miles
  • 2019 – 131,704 miles
  • 2018 – 126,388 miles
  • 2017 – 118,389 miles
  • 2015 – 106,621 miles
  • 2014 – 92,447 miles
  • 2013 – 87,354 miles
  • 2011 – 82,741 miles
  • 2010 – 78,689 miles
  • 2009 – 73,140 miles
  • 2008 – 70,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,342 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,342 miles (+5,591)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    171,342 miles
    Test number
    989289953671
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass165,751 miles (+6,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    165,751 miles
    Test number
    787172532123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass159,041 miles (+6,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    159,041 miles
    Test number
    409397844655
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 3mm tread

  4. Pass152,047 miles (+78)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    152,047 miles
    Test number
    486808059084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail151,969 miles (+7,599)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,969 miles
    Test number
    881340181783
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear by hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear by hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to coil springs
    • AdvisoryRear reflector poor

  6. Pass144,370 miles (+2,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,370 miles
    Test number
    356853519719
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass141,375 miles (+3,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    141,375 miles
    Test number
    870257012170
    • 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. Pass137,975 miles (+6,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,975 miles
    Test number
    173000209163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass131,704 miles (+5,316)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    131,704 miles
    Test number
    169682556109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust section corroded and split

  10. Pass126,388 miles (+7,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,388 miles
    Test number
    326846242957
    • AdvisoryFront no plate deteriorated

  11. Pass118,389 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    118,389 miles
    Test number
    620651055657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade starting to smear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front roll bar d bushes

  12. Fail118,389 miles (+11,768)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,389 miles
    Test number
    145295587987
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade starting to smear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front roll bar d bushes

  13. Pass106,621 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,621 miles
    Test number
    377279371301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail106,619 miles (+9,261)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,619 miles
    Test number
    854221738378
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass97,358 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,358 miles
    Test number
    517350515046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,447 miles (+5,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,447 miles
    Test number
    266773904053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass87,354 miles (+4,613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,354 miles
    Test number
    937574403084
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber starting to leak.

  18. Pass82,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    82,741 miles
    Test number
    377023051376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail82,741 miles (+4,052)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,741 miles
    Test number
    919323351387
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass78,689 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    78,689 miles
    Test number
    644934750309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,140 miles (+2,747)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    73,140 miles
    Test number
    200880239323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    70,393 miles
    Test number
    433988758353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 RLU

Does L30 RLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 RLU is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 RLU?
The MOT on L30 RLU is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 RLU done?
L30 RLU was recorded at 171,342 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 5,892 miles a year.
Has L30 RLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 RLU has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on L30 RLU 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 RLU find?
L30 RLU passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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