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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc

L36 NRBMOT history

L36 NRB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 126,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

L36 NRB white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
126,320 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,284 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L36 NRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
27 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L36 NRB was last recorded at 126,320 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,354 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
966 miles
Average per year
2,284 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,320 miles
  • 2024 – 125,354 miles
  • 2023 – 123,768 miles
  • 2022 – 119,922 miles
  • 2021 – 115,768 miles
  • 2020 – 111,680 miles
  • 2019 – 109,956 miles
  • 2018 – 109,192 miles
  • 2017 – 107,828 miles
  • 2016 – 107,465 miles
  • 2015 – 105,493 miles
  • 2014 – 103,682 miles
  • 2013 – 101,828 miles
  • 2012 – 100,103 miles
  • 2011 – 98,358 miles
  • 2010 – 96,144 miles
  • 2009 – 94,553 miles
  • 2008 – 90,083 miles
  • 2007 – 87,024 miles
  • 2006 – 81,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,320 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill and surrounding structure (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryInner wheel arches corroded

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.

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

33 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,320 miles (+966)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,320 miles
    Test number
    387480032368
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill and surrounding structure (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner wheel arches corroded

  2. Pass125,354 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    125,354 miles
    Test number
    398821799244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail125,354 miles (+1,586)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,354 miles
    Test number
    996296563524
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,768 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,768 miles
    Test number
    574615476151
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorated- strong advisory (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail123,768 miles (+3,846)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,768 miles
    Test number
    836825498131
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated offside front and both rear (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorated- strong advisory (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass119,922 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,922 miles
    Test number
    889184490456
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail119,922 miles (+4,154)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,922 miles
    Test number
    644624147275
    • MajorFront Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both position lamps (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,768 miles (+4,088)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,768 miles
    Test number
    232048479793
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corroded and has small hole

  9. Pass111,680 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,680 miles
    Test number
    469477719064
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail111,680 miles (+1,724)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,680 miles
    Test number
    956519943867
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass109,956 miles (+764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,956 miles
    Test number
    737056638737
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear tyre sidewalls cracking

  12. Pass109,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,192 miles
    Test number
    726135123125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail109,192 miles (+1,364)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,192 miles
    Test number
    422113939910
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass107,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,828 miles
    Test number
    145441248142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail107,828 miles (+363)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,828 miles
    Test number
    673853120764
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexible to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass107,465 miles (+1,972)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,465 miles
    Test number
    586877875115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower quarter slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower quarter slightly corroded

  17. Pass105,493 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,493 miles
    Test number
    605237926598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    103,682 miles
    Test number
    857548224353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,682 miles (+1,854)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,682 miles
    Test number
    367398424385
    • 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass101,828 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,828 miles
    Test number
    437162733387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail101,827 miles (+1,724)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,827 miles
    Test number
    669500933355
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass100,103 miles (+1,745)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    100,103 miles
    Test number
    955348602396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass98,358 miles (+1)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,358 miles
    Test number
    415963511326
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside and offside centre inner sills and offside front corner chassis corroded;but NOT in prescribed areas.
    • NoteParking brake yolk return spring broken: doesn't affect function.
    • NoteREAR SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION BECOMING UNEVEN.

  24. Fail98,357 miles (+2,213)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,357 miles
    Test number
    896046901360
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteNearside and offside centre inner sills and offside front corner chassis corroded;but NOT in prescribed areas.
    • NoteParking brake yolk return spring broken: doesn't affect function.
    • NoteREAR SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION BECOMING UNEVEN.

  25. Pass96,144 miles (+14)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    96,144 miles
    Test number
    771419900321
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside centre inner sill, Offside centre inner siill and offside Front corner corroded; but NOT in prescribed areas.
    • NoteVehicle presented for retest, with welding repairs coated.

  26. Fail96,130 miles (+1,577)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,130 miles
    Test number
    430015000490
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside centre inner sill, Offside centre inner siill and offside Front corner corroded; but NOT in prescribed areas.

  27. Pass94,553 miles (+4,470)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    94,553 miles
    Test number
    312427219359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass90,083 miles (+3,059)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    90,083 miles
    Test number
    291667818365
    • NoteOffside inner sill corroded. Just outside seat belt prescribed area.
    • NoteUnderbody dry and starting to corrode.

  29. Pass87,024 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    87,024 miles
    Test number
    420644627324
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteO/S OUTER SILL UNDERBODY CORRODED.
    • NoteO/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.
    • NotePASSENGER SEAT LOOSE AT SWIVEL BASE.
    • NoteWINDSCREEN SCRATCHED AT EDGES OF WIPER BLADE SWEEP.

  30. Fail87,024 miles (+3,253)2 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,024 miles
    Test number
    851914727363
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteO/S OUTER SILL UNDERBODY CORRODED.
    • NoteO/S/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.
    • NotePASSENGER SEAT LOOSE AT SWIVEL BASE.
    • NoteWINDSCREEN SCRATCHED AT LOWER EDGE OF WIPER BLADE SWEEP.

  31. Pass83,771 miles (+1,853)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    83,771 miles
    Test number
    282980787065
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  32. Pass81,918 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,918 miles
    Test number
    382952896103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail81,915 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,915 miles
    Test number
    851031696146
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L36 NRB

Does L36 NRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L36 NRB expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L36 NRB?
The MOT on L36 NRB expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L36 NRB done?
L36 NRB was recorded at 126,320 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,284 miles a year.
Has L36 NRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L36 NRB has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L36 NRB 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 NRB find?
L36 NRB failed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill and surrounding structure; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill, and 3 more.

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