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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc

L71 RFMMOT history

L71 RFM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 95,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2024.

L71 RFM white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2025
Mileage
95,249 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,296 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L71 RFM
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
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L71 RFM was last recorded at 95,249 miles on 15 Aug 2024, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,097 miles · 15 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
152 miles
Average per year
2,296 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,249 miles
  • 2022 – 95,097 miles
  • 2020 – 94,943 miles
  • 2019 – 94,173 miles
  • 2018 – 91,428 miles
  • 2017 – 89,431 miles
  • 2016 – 87,962 miles
  • 2015 – 85,944 miles
  • 2014 – 74,789 miles
  • 2013 – 69,493 miles
  • 2012 – 68,452 miles
  • 2011 – 66,015 miles
  • 2010 – 64,640 miles
  • 2009 – 61,694 miles
  • 2008 – 57,399 miles
  • 2007 – 55,755 miles
  • 2006 – 52,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,249 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.

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tow bar

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    95,249 miles
    Test number
    857992602422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,249 miles (+152)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,249 miles
    Test number
    436689993209
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass95,097 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,097 miles
    Test number
    153757644406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,091 miles (+148)3 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,091 miles
    Test number
    512313985155
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Brake hose bulges (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Brake hose bulges (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre perished and cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Exhaust mount rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall of tyre has perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass94,943 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,943 miles
    Test number
    777310951732
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail94,941 miles (+768)2 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,941 miles
    Test number
    723785856191
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both front adjusters not working (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper 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))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tow bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass94,173 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,173 miles
    Test number
    480735219021
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail94,173 miles (+2,745)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,173 miles
    Test number
    762559761699
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass91,428 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,428 miles
    Test number
    124008573833
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front to rear both sides chassis rail to out riggers

  10. Fail91,421 miles (+1,990)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,421 miles
    Test number
    177581265844
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking injector return pipes (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front to rear both sides chassis rail to out riggers

  11. Pass89,431 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    89,431 miles
    Test number
    283636402141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Fail89,422 miles (+1,460)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,422 miles
    Test number
    949780208252
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass87,962 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    87,962 miles
    Test number
    365350878698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,958 miles (+2,014)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,958 miles
    Test number
    545243398056
    • FailureFront Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front crossmember rotted out (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of battery tray inner wing holed (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass85,944 miles (+291)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,944 miles
    Test number
    385481985131
    • NoteMiddle exhaust hanger broken but exhaust addequatly supported
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear and middle exhaust system corroded

  16. Fail85,653 miles (+10,864)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,653 miles
    Test number
    887100975113
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteMiddle exhaust hanger broken but exhaust addequatly supported
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear and middle exhaust system corroded

  17. Pass74,789 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,789 miles
    Test number
    925606424288
    • NoteAux belt louse .
    • NoteFront lower cross member rusted

  18. Fail74,789 miles (+5,296)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,789 miles
    Test number
    308044824454
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteAux belt louse .
    • NoteFront lower cross member rusted

  19. Pass69,493 miles (+1,041)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    69,493 miles
    Test number
    417893533218
    • Note195/70/15 X 4
    • NoteT/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

  20. Pass68,452 miles (+2,437)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,452 miles
    Test number
    989582622269
    • Note195/70/15 X 4
    • NoteR-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/12
    • NoteT/BET & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

  21. Pass66,015 miles (+1,375)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    66,015 miles
    Test number
    687717011268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,640 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    64,640 miles
    Test number
    912531820254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass61,694 miles (+885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,694 miles
    Test number
    363013229434
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

  24. Pass60,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,809 miles
    Test number
    783418379019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,809 miles (+3,410)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,809 miles
    Test number
    764426679032
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  26. Pass57,399 miles (+1,644)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    57,399 miles
    Test number
    964344568045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail55,755 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,755 miles
    Test number
    460321367097
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass55,755 miles (+3,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    55,755 miles
    Test number
    471191167049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Fail52,647 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,647 miles
    Test number
    233545826019
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  30. Pass52,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    52,647 miles
    Test number
    264955526093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L71 RFM

Does L71 RFM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L71 RFM expired on 14 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L71 RFM?
The MOT on L71 RFM expired on 14 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L71 RFM done?
L71 RFM was recorded at 95,249 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2024, an average of 2,296 miles a year.
Has L71 RFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L71 RFM has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L71 RFM 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 L71 RFM find?
L71 RFM passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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