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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc

L36 NGWMOT history

L36 NGW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

L36 NGW blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
162,266 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L36 NGW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
11 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L36 NGW was last recorded at 162,266 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,265 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,266 miles
  • 2025 – 161,439 miles
  • 2024 – 160,698 miles
  • 2023 – 158,965 miles
  • 2022 – 156,838 miles
  • 2021 – 153,249 miles
  • 2020 – 150,535 miles
  • 2019 – 147,877 miles
  • 2018 – 140,785 miles
  • 2017 – 130,027 miles
  • 2016 – 122,161 miles
  • 2014 – 120,938 miles
  • 2011 – 116,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,266 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,266 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    162,266 miles
    Test number
    727022416506
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  2. Fail162,265 miles (+826)1 dangerous4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,265 miles
    Test number
    299785611794
    • DangerousOffside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  3. Pass161,439 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    161,439 miles
    Test number
    849495507171
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail161,438 miles (+740)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,438 miles
    Test number
    396418041725
    • MajorFuel system component leaking near injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass160,698 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    160,698 miles
    Test number
    457646628356
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside door step corroded on sill
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail160,697 miles (+1,732)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,697 miles
    Test number
    764614108274
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside door step corroded on sill
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,965 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    158,965 miles
    Test number
    770842119074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass156,838 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    156,838 miles
    Test number
    181921394901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail156,826 miles (+3,577)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,826 miles
    Test number
    520284190140
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

  10. Pass153,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    153,249 miles
    Test number
    683519416175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail153,249 miles (+2,714)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,249 miles
    Test number
    470229132767
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass150,535 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    150,535 miles
    Test number
    248756003302
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel left
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill not in a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail150,536 miles (+2,659)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,536 miles
    Test number
    371301871971
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake has little reserve travel left
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced not within a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill not in a prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass147,877 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,877 miles
    Test number
    721256598869
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area and not reducing vehicle strength
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Fail147,876 miles (+7,091)2 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,876 miles
    Test number
    919983969151
    • DangerousNearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area and not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area and not reducing vehicle strength
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded and not within a prescribed area and not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  16. Pass140,785 miles (+10,758)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    140,785 miles
    Test number
    132801763261
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever high
    • AdvisoryMechanical components/underbody slightly rusty

  17. Pass130,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    130,027 miles
    Test number
    658585502945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail130,027 miles (+7,866)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,027 miles
    Test number
    653871715407
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass122,161 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    122,161 miles
    Test number
    143821736786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass120,938 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    120,938 miles
    Test number
    677752064037
    • NoteCorrosion to body

  21. Fail120,938 miles (+4,034)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,938 miles
    Test number
    495002854065
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to body
    • NoteEngine smoky under acceleration
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing
    • NoteSlight fluctuation on front brakes
    • NoteUnable to see brakes clearly due to wheel and trim design
    • NoteWipers slight smearing

  22. Pass116,904 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    116,904 miles
    Test number
    608948581045
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to body - not considered criteria
    • NoteNearside front tyre badly worn edge and very near limit - suggest replace
    • NoteNearside mirror missing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn very near limit and badly worn edge - suggest replace
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn edge, sidewall perished and tread damaged - suggest replace

  23. Fail116,903 miles4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,903 miles
    Test number
    137268081435
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to body - not considered criteria
    • NoteNearside front tyre badly worn edge and very near limit - suggest replace
    • NoteNearside mirror missing
    • NoteOffside front tyre badly worn edge. sidewall perished and tread damaged - suggest replace

Questions about L36 NGW

Does L36 NGW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L36 NGW is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L36 NGW?
The MOT on L36 NGW is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L36 NGW done?
L36 NGW was recorded at 162,266 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 2,922 miles a year.
Has L36 NGW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L36 NGW has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L36 NGW 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 L36 NGW find?
L36 NGW passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside outer sill corroded, and 2 more.

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