Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
L8 RVLMOT history
L8 RVL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 162,889 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 162,889 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,279 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 RVL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 RVL was last recorded at 162,889 miles on 27 May 2026, 3,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 159,838 miles · 28 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,051 miles
- Average per year
- 7,279 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,889 miles
- 2025 – 159,838 miles
- 2024 – 156,725 miles
- 2023 – 154,106 miles
- 2022 – 152,781 miles
- 2021 – 150,875 miles
- 2020 – 149,697 miles
- 2019 – 146,748 miles
- 2018 – 144,752 miles
- 2017 – 140,352 miles
- 2016 – 129,465 miles
- 2014 – 125,690 miles
- 2013 – 117,439 miles
- 2012 – 106,805 miles
- 2011 – 90,913 miles
- 2009 – 62,210 miles
- 2008 – 49,050 miles
- 2007 – 37,184 miles
- 2006 – 27,976 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,889 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on due broken wire pads ok
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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Exhaust Deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,889 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 162,889 miles
- Test number
- 407708017336
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on due broken wire pads ok
Fail162,890 miles (+3,052)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,890 miles
- Test number
- 951121065657
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on due broken wire pads ok
Pass159,838 miles (+3,113)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 159,838 miles
- Test number
- 665156427875
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass156,725 miles (+2,619)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 156,725 miles
- Test number
- 489149114735
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust Deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,106 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 154,106 miles
- Test number
- 213466526142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Fail154,106 miles (+1,325)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,106 miles
- Test number
- 669761157990
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Pass152,781 miles (+1,906)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 152,781 miles
- Test number
- 725118926515
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
Pass150,875 miles (+36)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 150,875 miles
- Test number
- 269859818510
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail150,839 miles (+1,142)1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,839 miles
- Test number
- 784729791808
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass149,697 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 149,697 miles
- Test number
- 151203166296
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Fail149,697 miles (+2,949)4 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,697 miles
- Test number
- 310466517746
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass146,748 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 146,748 miles
- Test number
- 608077837473
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
Fail146,747 miles (+1,995)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,747 miles
- Test number
- 735221158419
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
Pass144,752 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 144,752 miles
- Test number
- 436860914535
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail144,752 miles (+4,400)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,752 miles
- Test number
- 334758112840
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass140,352 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 140,352 miles
- Test number
- 679406318358
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail140,351 miles (+10,886)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,351 miles
- Test number
- 235465377413
- DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ran flat (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass129,465 miles (+3,775)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 129,465 miles
- Test number
- 690003927167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,690 miles (+8,251)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 125,690 miles
- Test number
- 475991124400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,439 miles (+10,634)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 117,439 miles
- Test number
- 167887613311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,805 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 106,805 miles
- Test number
- 355135242343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,805 miles (+15,892)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,805 miles
- Test number
- 286015642354
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass90,913 miles (+12,812)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 90,913 miles
- Test number
- 778667841350
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,101 miles (+15,891)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 78,101 miles
- Test number
- 847080811083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,210 miles (+13,160)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 62,210 miles
- Test number
- 380261559366
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,050 miles (+11,866)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 49,050 miles
- Test number
- 644873158383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,184 miles (+9,208)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 37,184 miles
- Test number
- 670311267340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,976 miles (+13,361)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 27,976 miles
- Test number
- 461879246380
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass14,615 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 14,615 miles
- Test number
- 141062416434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 RVL
- Does L8 RVL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 RVL is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 RVL?
- The MOT on L8 RVL is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 RVL done?
- L8 RVL was recorded at 162,889 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 7,279 miles a year.
- Has L8 RVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 RVL has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 RVL 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 L8 RVL find?
- L8 RVL passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.
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