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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc

L46 NRBMOT history

L46 NRB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

L46 NRB white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,525 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L46 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
20 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L46 NRB was last recorded at 75,525 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1,534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,991 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,534 miles
Average per year
1,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,525 miles
  • 2025 – 73,991 miles
  • 2024 – 72,289 miles
  • 2023 – 71,180 miles
  • 2022 – 70,407 miles
  • 2012 – 70,380 miles
  • 2011 – 66,222 miles
  • 2010 – 63,824 miles
  • 2009 – 62,723 miles
  • 2008 – 60,011 miles
  • 2007 – 56,722 miles
  • 2006 – 54,106 miles
  • 2005 – 49,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,525 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    643150986734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail75,525 miles (+1,534)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    125213909923
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryClamp on offside rear brake hose requires further investigation

  3. Pass73,991 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    73,991 miles
    Test number
    703397401026
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail73,984 miles (+1,695)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,984 miles
    Test number
    841086728394
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass72,289 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    72,289 miles
    Test number
    279396012609
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail72,289 miles (+1,109)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,289 miles
    Test number
    460762900662
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective mounting rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass71,180 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    71,180 miles
    Test number
    976362513129
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front camper body outrigger corroded

  8. Fail71,180 miles (+773)1 dangerous3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,180 miles
    Test number
    533037295621
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective rubber mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front camper body outrigger corroded

  9. Pass70,407 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,407 miles
    Test number
    434514858844
    • AdvisoryUnder body has surface corrosion

  10. Fail70,380 miles (+4)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,380 miles
    Test number
    349254632228
    • DangerousOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCorrosion n.s.f
    • NoteShockers soft

  11. Fail70,376 miles (+4,154)6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,376 miles
    Test number
    775560472151
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f inner wing holed and corroded

  12. Pass66,222 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,222 miles
    Test number
    729377541166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,221 miles (+2,397)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,221 miles
    Test number
    367035841135
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass63,824 miles (+1,101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    63,824 miles
    Test number
    531223070193
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass62,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,723 miles
    Test number
    450593189189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,723 miles (+2,712)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,723 miles
    Test number
    323113289149
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Fail60,011 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,011 miles
    Test number
    112282898184
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass60,011 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,011 miles
    Test number
    941152398190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,722 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    56,722 miles
    Test number
    291092497430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,106 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,106 miles
    Test number
    110413176118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    49,675 miles
    Test number
    114385095129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail49,675 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,675 miles
    Test number
    251365195113
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about L46 NRB

Does L46 NRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L46 NRB is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L46 NRB?
The MOT on L46 NRB is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L46 NRB done?
L46 NRB was recorded at 75,525 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,248 miles a year.
Has L46 NRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L46 NRB has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L46 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 L46 NRB find?
L46 NRB passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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