Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc
L39 NGWMOT history
L39 NGW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2026 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 204,698 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 May 2026
- Mileage
- 204,698 mi
- At MOT on 23 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,684 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L39 NGW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 21 Feb 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L39 NGW was last recorded at 204,698 miles on 23 May 2025, 6,841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Nov 2011: 140,020 miles, lower than 174,926 miles on 13 Dec 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 197,857 miles · 14 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,841 miles
- Average per year
- 2,684 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 204,698 miles
- 2024 – 197,857 miles
- 2023 – 190,184 miles
- 2022 – 183,418 miles
- 2021 – 176,402 miles
- 2014 – 174,775 miles
- 2013 – 171,294 miles
- 2011 – 140,020 miles
- 2010 – 174,926 miles
- 2009 – 164,555 miles
- 2008 – 157,512 miles
- 2007 – 156,542 miles
- 2006 – 153,152 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass204,698 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills soft
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.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
16 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass204,698 miles (+6,841)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2026
- Odometer
- 204,698 miles
- Test number
- 954780051953
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills soft
Pass197,857 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2025
- Odometer
- 197,857 miles
- Test number
- 661627313735
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Fail197,857 miles (+7,673)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,857 miles
- Test number
- 998945387169
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass190,184 miles (+6,766)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2024
- Odometer
- 190,184 miles
- Test number
- 903223702826
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass183,418 miles (+7,016)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 183,418 miles
- Test number
- 345363498308
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass176,402 miles (+1,627)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 176,402 miles
- Test number
- 291837210018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,775 miles (+3,481)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 174,775 miles
- Test number
- 355280774171
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass171,294 miles (+31,274)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 171,294 miles
- Test number
- 285434463142
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass140,020 miles (-34,906)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 140,020 miles
- Test number
- 537269821351
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteO/s/f mirror glass cracked
Pass174,926 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 174,926 miles
- Test number
- 210637240328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,920 miles (+10,365)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,920 miles
- Test number
- 211004140328
- FailureHazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass164,555 miles (+8)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 164,555 miles
- Test number
- 183102449303
- NoteBoth front tyres worn below 1.6mm on edges (due to tread design meet mot standard
- NoteOffside front steering knuckle has just met the mot standard
- NoteOffside inner cv boot insecure
- NoteWindscreen scratched drivers view
Fail164,547 miles (+7,035)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,547 miles
- Test number
- 904918439366
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn below 1.6mm on edges (due to tread design meet mot standard)
- NoteOffside inner cv boot insecure
- NoteOffside steering knuckle has slight play
- NoteWindscreen scratched drivers view
Pass157,512 miles (+970)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 157,512 miles
- Test number
- 542310828236
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteFuel guage fluxuates
- NoteSlight knock from engine
- NoteSlight play in offside steering rack
- NoteWindscreen slightly scatched
Pass156,542 miles (+3,390)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 156,542 miles
- Test number
- 600930957274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 153,152 miles
- Test number
- 881649266031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L39 NGW
- Does L39 NGW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L39 NGW expired on 25 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L39 NGW?
- The MOT on L39 NGW expired on 25 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L39 NGW done?
- L39 NGW was recorded at 204,698 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 2,684 miles a year.
- Has L39 NGW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L39 NGW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on L39 NGW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L39 NGW find?
- L39 NGW passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; both outer sills soft.
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