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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L90 RTCMOT history

L90 RTC is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 202,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

L90 RTC red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
202,937 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 RTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 RTC was last recorded at 202,937 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 11,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,283 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,654 miles
Average per year
8,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,937 miles
  • 2025 – 191,283 miles
  • 2024 – 186,254 miles
  • 2022 – 185,134 miles
  • 2021 – 184,305 miles
  • 2020 – 175,003 miles
  • 2019 – 170,537 miles
  • 2018 – 169,647 miles
  • 2017 – 164,672 miles
  • 2016 – 155,793 miles
  • 2015 – 149,772 miles
  • 2014 – 137,387 miles
  • 2012 – 116,739 miles
  • 2011 – 102,824 miles
  • 2010 – 90,430 miles
  • 2009 – 77,466 miles
  • 2008 – 66,642 miles
  • 2007 – 55,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,937 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate lamp inoperative

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front tyre on 3 mm and wearing on outer tread area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,937 miles (+11,654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    202,937 miles
    Test number
    828976162072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear number plate lamp inoperative

  2. Pass191,283 miles (+5,029)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    191,283 miles
    Test number
    169809114942
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted Brake hose into caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper blade (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass186,254 miles (+1,120)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    186,254 miles
    Test number
    435800433646
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBody corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension arms corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse lights inop

  4. Pass185,134 miles (+829)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    185,134 miles
    Test number
    833170047106
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass184,305 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    184,305 miles
    Test number
    574416228342
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm wearing on inner and outer tread areas. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension mount bearing noise in operation.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail184,305 miles (+9,302)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,305 miles
    Test number
    869774987843
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm wearing on inner and outer tread areas. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated surface cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension mount bearing noise in operation.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass175,003 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    175,003 miles
    Test number
    832703699001
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail175,003 miles (+4,466)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,003 miles
    Test number
    430618316981
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inboard. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass170,537 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    170,537 miles
    Test number
    911176487677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has surface cracking through tread areas.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail170,536 miles (+889)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,536 miles
    Test number
    635350686503
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tread area 205/65/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has surface cracking through tread areas.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass169,647 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    169,647 miles
    Test number
    785105419651
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on 3 mm and wearing on outer tread area.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail169,647 miles (+4,975)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,647 miles
    Test number
    294316704853
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre on 3 mm and wearing on outer tread area.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass164,672 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    164,672 miles
    Test number
    310462105008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inboard (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inboard (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail164,672 miles (+8,879)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,672 miles
    Test number
    693509264132
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing white light. (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inboard (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inboard (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass155,793 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    155,793 miles
    Test number
    619945542861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail155,755 miles (+5,983)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,755 miles
    Test number
    180763805705
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

  17. Pass149,772 miles (+12,385)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    149,772 miles
    Test number
    475799195105
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust silencers in poor condition,

  18. Pass137,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    137,387 miles
    Test number
    108342194192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail137,387 miles (+20,648)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,387 miles
    Test number
    178342694185
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Fail116,739 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,739 miles
    Test number
    427853612316
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  21. Pass116,739 miles (+13,915)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    116,739 miles
    Test number
    846833412380
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Fail102,824 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,824 miles
    Test number
    147090431315
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass102,824 miles (+12,394)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,824 miles
    Test number
    249830031369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,430 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    90,430 miles
    Test number
    682681330351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail90,429 miles (+12,963)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,429 miles
    Test number
    202109720324
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass77,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    77,466 miles
    Test number
    981419729374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail77,466 miles (+10,824)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,466 miles
    Test number
    511939929383
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass66,642 miles (+11,419)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    66,642 miles
    Test number
    380012718398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,223 miles
    Test number
    282375987218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 RTC

Does L90 RTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 RTC is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 RTC?
The MOT on L90 RTC is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 RTC done?
L90 RTC was recorded at 202,937 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 8,084 miles a year.
Has L90 RTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 RTC has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L90 RTC 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 L90 RTC find?
L90 RTC passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear number plate lamp inoperative.

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