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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc

L49 NRBMOT history

L49 NRB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Feb 1994. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

L49 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 May 2027
Mileage
129,075 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L49 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
4 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L49 NRB was last recorded at 129,075 miles on 8 May 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,051 miles · 18 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
2,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,075 miles
  • 2022 – 129,051 miles
  • 2021 – 128,672 miles
  • 2020 – 128,368 miles
  • 2019 – 126,636 miles
  • 2018 – 124,775 miles
  • 2017 – 122,727 miles
  • 2016 – 121,192 miles
  • 2015 – 116,245 miles
  • 2014 – 112,631 miles
  • 2013 – 108,057 miles
  • 2012 – 104,107 miles
  • 2011 – 99,272 miles
  • 2010 – 96,880 miles
  • 2009 – 91,413 miles
  • 2008 – 84,338 miles
  • 2007 – 79,771 miles
  • 2006 – 76,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,075 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFuel smell in engine bay, no leaks found at time of test
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,075 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    129,075 miles
    Test number
    905224573733
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel smell in engine bay, no leaks found at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,051 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    129,051 miles
    Test number
    680926001527
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail129,039 miles (+367)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,039 miles
    Test number
    702095686591
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    128,672 miles
    Test number
    568454614661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,672 miles (+304)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,672 miles
    Test number
    564249311195
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass128,368 miles (+1,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    128,368 miles
    Test number
    526832896722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass126,636 miles (+1,861)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,636 miles
    Test number
    737034698025
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass124,775 miles (+2,048)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    124,775 miles
    Test number
    542926203513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass122,727 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,727 miles
    Test number
    866080720825
    • AdvisoryO/s/door mirror

  10. Fail122,709 miles (+1,517)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,709 miles
    Test number
    817613801050
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s door mirror

  11. Pass121,192 miles (+4,947)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    121,192 miles
    Test number
    671659349394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass116,245 miles (+3,614)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    116,245 miles
    Test number
    699818825099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,631 miles (+72)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    112,631 miles
    Test number
    655863944066
    • NoteBoth front chassis legs corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily cracked and perished on sidewalls (close to excessive)
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteN/S and O/S rear floors corroded
    • NoteN/S/F and O/S/F outer sills corroded
    • NoteN/S/R arch/outer sill corroded
    • NoteO/S/R arch/outer sill corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail112,559 miles (+4,502)2 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,559 miles
    Test number
    619325234016
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front chassis legs corroded
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavily cracked and perished on sidewalls (close to excessive)
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteN/S and O/S rear floors corroded
    • NoteN/S/F and O/S/F outer sills corroded
    • NoteN/S/R arch/outer sill corroded
    • NoteO/S/R arch/outer sill corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass108,057 miles (+103)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    108,057 miles
    Test number
    185381953430
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s rear wheel arch
    • NoteN/s rear light lens full of water

  16. Fail107,954 miles (+3,847)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,954 miles
    Test number
    128229533065
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s rear wheel arch
    • NoteN/s rear light lens full of water

  17. Pass104,107 miles (+79)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    104,107 miles
    Test number
    898731732039
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBack box tail pipe missing

  18. Fail104,028 miles (+4,756)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,028 miles
    Test number
    965206922065
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBack box tail pipe missing

  19. Pass99,272 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    99,272 miles
    Test number
    767813741008
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail99,145 miles (+2,265)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,145 miles
    Test number
    365708431038
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass96,880 miles (+5,467)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    96,880 miles
    Test number
    920840730021
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteCorrosion to body
    • NoteExhaust lose front. pipe joing
    • NotePerishing to o/s tyre side wall

  22. Pass91,413 miles (+60)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    91,413 miles
    Test number
    704183649071
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
    • NoteGeneral undervehicle surface corrosion
    • NoteNearside front seat in poor condition
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing and cracking and tyre wearing outer edge
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside outer sill
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack on nearside
    • NoteTempary repair to offside wing mirror and wing mirror loose

  23. Fail91,353 miles (+7,015)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,353 miles
    Test number
    681387139075
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
    • NoteGeneral undervehicle surface corrosion
    • NoteNearside front seat in poor condition
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing and cracking and tyre wearing outer edge
    • NoteSlight corrosion to offside outer sill
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack on nearside
    • NoteTempary repair to offside wing mirror and wing mirror loose

  24. Pass84,338 miles (+4,567)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    84,338 miles
    Test number
    540197248057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,771 miles (+3,036)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    79,771 miles
    Test number
    811611657026
    • NoteSlight corrosion to both inner sill panels †pads low

  26. Pass76,735 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    76,735 miles
    Test number
    670621356020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,730 miles1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,730 miles
    Test number
    170851546090
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about L49 NRB

Does L49 NRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L49 NRB is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L49 NRB?
The MOT on L49 NRB is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L49 NRB done?
L49 NRB was recorded at 129,075 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 2,586 miles a year.
Has L49 NRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L49 NRB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on L49 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 L49 NRB find?
L49 NRB passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 5 advisories: brake load sensing valve stiff; fuel smell in engine bay, no leaks found at time of test; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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