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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 1,896 cc

L37 NVWMOT history

L37 NVW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 296,942 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2025.

L37 NVW blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2026
Mileage
296,942 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L37 NVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
30 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L37 NVW was last recorded at 296,942 miles on 3 Feb 2025, 5,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
291,561 miles · 5 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,381 miles
Average per year
7,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 296,942 miles
  • 2024 – 291,561 miles
  • 2020 – 230,090 miles
  • 2019 – 221,867 miles
  • 2018 – 217,787 miles
  • 2017 – 214,784 miles
  • 2016 – 210,768 miles
  • 2015 – 205,409 miles
  • 2014 – 202,327 miles
  • 2013 – 197,557 miles
  • 2012 – 193,870 miles
  • 2011 – 189,735 miles
  • 2010 – 184,449 miles
  • 2009 – 178,630 miles
  • 2008 – 172,522 miles
  • 2006 – 165,529 miles
  • 2005 – 158,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass296,942 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Both rear wheel arches corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened Cable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass296,942 miles (+5,381)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    296,942 miles
    Test number
    914735366565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass291,561 miles (+61,471)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    291,561 miles
    Test number
    506981037588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass230,090 miles (+234)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    230,090 miles
    Test number
    610114058831
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened Cable (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS & NS inner sills have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail229,856 miles (+7,989)1 dangerous5 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,856 miles
    Test number
    773644230477
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pivot corroded but not seriously weakened Cable (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OS & NS inner sills have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass221,867 miles (+122)18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    221,867 miles
    Test number
    674491843370
    • AdvisoryBody corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to center lower brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to center upper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded/holed but is outside of the prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded/holed but is outside of the prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded/holed but is outside of the prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in the windscreen
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under floor corroded
  6. Fail221,745 miles (+3,958)8 major18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,745 miles
    Test number
    562636325228
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to center lower brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Quarter panel/front of rear arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower seat belt mount/outer pillar holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to center upper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded/holed but is outside of the prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside under sill corroded/holed but is outside of the prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded/holed but is outside of the prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded/holed but is outside of the prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStone chip in the windscreen
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under floor corroded
  7. Pass217,787 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    217,787 miles
    Test number
    921344528987
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible ends/both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember/floor areas corroded/none testable
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFirst gear synchromesh worn/none testable
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  8. Fail217,786 miles (+3,002)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,786 miles
    Test number
    916420829108
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible ends/both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember/floor areas corroded/none testable
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFirst gear synchromesh worn/none testable
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted
  9. Pass214,784 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    214,784 miles
    Test number
    515424473654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail214,783 miles (+4,015)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,783 miles
    Test number
    165238356641
    • FailureFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s chassies (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureInner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s sills (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
  11. Pass210,768 miles (+5,359)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    210,768 miles
    Test number
    380776557374
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides axial arms (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear boot floor corroded
  12. Pass205,409 miles (+3,082)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    205,409 miles
    Test number
    747193585012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass202,327 miles (+8)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    202,327 miles
    Test number
    245931094089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteChassis has corroded and holed ,offside and nearside front but not effecting a prescribed area
  14. Fail202,319 miles (+4,762)3 failures7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,319 miles
    Test number
    575800194021
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteChassis has corroded and holed ,offside and nearside front but not effecting a prescribed area
  15. Pass197,557 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    197,557 miles
    Test number
    119507563010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass193,870 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    193,870 miles
    Test number
    496622772061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass189,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    189,735 miles
    Test number
    599587271032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  18. Fail189,733 miles (+5,284)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,733 miles
    Test number
    676337271044
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  19. Pass184,449 miles (+5,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    184,449 miles
    Test number
    632491190045
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
  20. Pass178,630 miles (+6,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    178,630 miles
    Test number
    980168979029
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass172,522 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    172,522 miles
    Test number
    831198338048
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  22. Fail172,510 miles (+6,981)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,510 miles
    Test number
    700215838017
    • FailureNearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  23. Pass165,529 miles (+6,956)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    165,529 miles
    Test number
    740575906234
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUndertray fitted
  24. Pass158,573 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    158,573 miles
    Test number
    412706305224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L37 NVW

Does L37 NVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L37 NVW expired on 2 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L37 NVW?
The MOT on L37 NVW expired on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L37 NVW done?
L37 NVW was recorded at 296,942 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2025, an average of 7,085 miles a year.
Has L37 NVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L37 NVW has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on L37 NVW 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 L37 NVW find?
L37 NVW passed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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