
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass296,942 miles (+5,381)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 296,942 miles
- Test number
- 914735366565
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass291,561 miles (+61,471)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 291,561 miles
- Test number
- 506981037588
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Pass214,784 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 214,784 miles
- Test number
- 515424473654
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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)
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
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
Pass197,557 miles (+3,687)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 197,557 miles
- Test number
- 119507563010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass193,870 miles (+4,135)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 193,870 miles
- Test number
- 496622772061
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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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