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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1994 · 1,896 cc

L37 RPUMOT history

L37 RPU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 273,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

L37 RPU white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
273,588 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L37 RPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L37 RPU was last recorded at 273,588 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 4,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
269,015 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,573 miles
Average per year
3,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 273,588 miles
  • 2025 – 269,015 miles
  • 2024 – 268,785 miles
  • 2022 – 265,051 miles
  • 2020 – 261,781 miles
  • 2019 – 259,048 miles
  • 2018 – 256,996 miles
  • 2017 – 253,493 miles
  • 2016 – 243,667 miles
  • 2015 – 223,091 miles
  • 2014 – 220,523 miles
  • 2012 – 220,085 miles
  • 2011 – 218,608 miles
  • 2010 – 214,555 miles
  • 2008 – 212,003 miles
  • 2007 – 208,173 miles
  • 2006 – 207,677 miles
  • 2005 – 201,977 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass273,588 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Drivers door strap broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front tyres wearing inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass273,588 miles (+4,573)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    273,588 miles
    Test number
    349633182346
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass269,015 miles (+230)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    269,015 miles
    Test number
    800443189812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass268,785 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    268,785 miles
    Test number
    277567015075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass265,051 miles (+3,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    265,051 miles
    Test number
    586089431877
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to some parts out of prescribed area

  5. Pass261,781 miles (+2,733)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    261,781 miles
    Test number
    643489703994
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion not in prescribed area

  6. Pass259,048 miles (+2,052)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    259,048 miles
    Test number
    137477101768
    • MinorOffside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass256,996 miles (+30)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    256,996 miles
    Test number
    387033519623
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail256,966 miles (+3,473)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,966 miles
    Test number
    485269518587
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass253,493 miles (+182)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    253,493 miles
    Test number
    889307132533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDrivers door strap broken
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges

  10. Fail253,311 miles (+9,644)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,311 miles
    Test number
    911043878645
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint bottom (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryDrivers door strap broken
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edges

  11. Pass243,667 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    243,667 miles
    Test number
    514049669433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail243,666 miles (+20,575)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,666 miles
    Test number
    973930927960
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step/sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass223,091 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    223,091 miles
    Test number
    599256265090
    • NoteFront tyres cracking

  14. Fail223,091 miles (+2,568)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,091 miles
    Test number
    145121965088
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass220,523 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    220,523 miles
    Test number
    666732054047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail220,522 miles (+437)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,522 miles
    Test number
    556123844091
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass220,085 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    220,085 miles
    Test number
    709663862308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail220,074 miles (+1,466)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,074 miles
    Test number
    898376752377
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass218,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    218,608 miles
    Test number
    588085211389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail218,608 miles (+4,053)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,608 miles
    Test number
    938555911387
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass214,555 miles (+2,552)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    214,555 miles
    Test number
    101625500093
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass212,003 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    212,003 miles
    Test number
    330928618301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass208,173 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    208,173 miles
    Test number
    103795107445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail207,677 miles (+5,700)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,677 miles
    Test number
    900055356351
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass201,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    201,977 miles
    Test number
    194895255314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail201,977 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,977 miles
    Test number
    131134055311
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L37 RPU

Does L37 RPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L37 RPU is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L37 RPU?
The MOT on L37 RPU is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L37 RPU done?
L37 RPU was recorded at 273,588 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 3,493 miles a year.
Has L37 RPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L37 RPU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on L37 RPU 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 RPU find?
L37 RPU passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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