
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc
L96 RFGMOT history
L96 RFG is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Sept 1993. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 91,478 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 91,478 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 14 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,073 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L96 RFG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 8 Sept 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L96 RFG was last recorded at 91,478 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,424 miles · 5 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,054 miles
- Average per year
- 2,073 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,478 miles
- 2025 – 90,424 miles
- 2018 – 90,355 miles
- 2017 – 90,287 miles
- 2016 – 87,234 miles
- 2015 – 83,759 miles
- 2014 – 79,868 miles
- 2013 – 75,065 miles
- 2012 – 71,002 miles
- 2011 – 70,912 miles
- 2010 – 65,698 miles
- 2009 – 61,686 miles
- 2008 – 57,759 miles
- 2007 – 53,361 miles
- 2006 – 50,358 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,478 miles (+1,054)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 91,478 miles
- Test number
- 283229549123
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,424 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 90,424 miles
- Test number
- 663399543062
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp lens slightly damaged but no effect on light output
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail90,413 miles (+58)2 dangerous17 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,413 miles
- Test number
- 362442270471
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength below step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass90,355 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 90,355 miles
- Test number
- 555352188488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,304 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 90,304 miles
- Test number
- 559270690557
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper loose
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear
- AdvisoryVarious non prescribed excessive corrosion
- AdvisoryFront parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Fail90,303 miles (+16)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,303 miles
- Test number
- 784298351654
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play Rack end joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on outer edge
- AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper loose
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear
- AdvisoryVarious non prescribed excessive corrosion
- AdvisoryFront parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Fail90,287 miles (+150)13 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,287 miles
- Test number
- 302875071920
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick + starting to delaminate (3.5.1g)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure Bolts loose and some missing (2.5.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red bulb loose (1.3.2e)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Brake light stuck on (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill panel (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre row of seats (5.2.6)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + devoid of tread on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + out of shape (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear bumper loose
- AdvisoryRear seat runners loose
- AdvisoryVarious non prescribed corrosion
Fail90,137 miles (+2,903)9 failures2 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,137 miles
- Test number
- 249813011225
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper insecure
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryCondition of foot brake pedal rubber .
- AdvisoryCondition of front wiper blades .
- AdvisoryCondition of nearside and offside front inner and outer body sills (door steps) .
Pass87,234 miles (+30)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 87,234 miles
- Test number
- 585270180583
- Advisory8 passengers seats at time of test. Rear row of seats not installed.
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at various joints/sections (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside front outer sill corroded outside mot perscribed areas
- AdvisoryRear inner arches/floor sections corroded outside mot perscribed areas ( rear seats not fitted)
- AdvisoryWelded repairs to underside covered with protective materials, repairs appear sound
Fail87,204 miles (+3,445)5 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,204 miles
- Test number
- 189964396414
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inside of B post and inner sill section adjacent to fuel tank - viewed from underside (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill section (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured inner sill section (5.2.6)
- 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)
- Advisory8 passengers seats at time of test. Rear row of seats not installed.
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at various joints/sections (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside front outer sill corroded outside mot perscribed areas
- AdvisoryRear inner arches/floor sections corroded outside mot perscribed areas ( rear seats not fitted)
Pass83,759 miles (+6)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 83,759 miles
- Test number
- 517056995195
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteAreas of underside have surface corrosion
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- NoteNearside front sill corroded outside mot perscribed areas
Fail83,753 miles (+3,885)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,753 miles
- Test number
- 505722185171
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
- NoteAreas of underside have surface corrosion
- NoteNearside front sill corroded outside mot perscribed areas
Pass79,868 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 79,868 miles
- Test number
- 569222404271
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteAreas of surface corrosion to underside
- NoteOffside wiperblade perishing
Fail79,867 miles (+4,802)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,867 miles
- Test number
- 486731494132
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteAreas of surface corrosion to underside
- NoteOffside wiperblade perishing
Pass75,065 miles (+29)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 75,065 miles
- Test number
- 856368793126
- NoteAreas of surface corrosion to underside panels and components
- NoteRear shock cases rusty
Fail75,036 miles (+4,034)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,036 miles
- Test number
- 956869183140
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- NoteAreas of surface corrosion to underside panels and components
- NoteRear shock cases rusty
Pass71,002 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 71,002 miles
- Test number
- 279644262161
- NoteDrivers wiperblade starting to perish
- NoteNearside front cab inner sill starting to corrode
- NoteRear body crossmember panel work behind rear bumper , outside mot perscribed areas, corroded
- NoteSlight bind to offside front brake
- NoteSurface corrosion to rear floor sections
- NoteWelded repairs to rear floorpan / underside bodywork covered in protective materials
Fail71,002 miles (+90)4 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,002 miles
- Test number
- 437333262195
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
- NoteDrivers wiperblade starting to perish
- NoteNearside front cab inner sill starting to corrode
- NoteRear body crossmember panel work behind rear bumper , outside mot perscribed areas, corroded
- NoteSlight bind to offside front brake
- NoteSurface corrosion to rear floor sections
- NoteWelded repairs to rear floorpan / underside bodywork covered in protective materials
Fail70,912 miles (+5,214)9 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,912 miles
- Test number
- 399048941294
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/r seat belt on side facing front seat incomplete
Pass65,698 miles (+4,012)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 65,698 miles
- Test number
- 632875440296
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteAreas of surface corrosion to underside with lifting of factory applied underseal
- NoteOffside front door sill/step corroded outside mot perscribed areas
- NoteOffside rear wheel arch edge rusty but not sharp edge
- NoteRear tyres worn on edges
Pass61,686 miles2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 61,686 miles
- Test number
- 200373059207
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteBrake fluid appears dirty
- NoteNearside front tyre sidewall perishing
- NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
- NoteOffside rear wheelarch rusty
- NoteRear shock cases rusty
Fail61,686 miles (+3,927)2 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,686 miles
- Test number
- 363872859292
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteBrake fluid appears dirty
- NoteNearside front tyre sidewall perishing
- NoteNearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords
- NoteOffside rear wheelarch rusty
- NoteRear shock cases rusty
Pass57,759 miles (+4,398)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 57,759 miles
- Test number
- 382845858232
- NoteFront bumper supporting brackets/front chassis legs rusty outside perscribed areas
- NoteNearside cab inner and outer sills corroded outside mot perscribed areas
- NoteSurface corrosion to underside
Pass53,361 miles (+3,003)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 53,361 miles
- Test number
- 814264357206
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteNearside cab inner and outer sills corroded outside perscribed areas
- NoteOffside outer cab sill corroded outside mot perscibed areas
Pass50,358 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 50,358 miles
- Test number
- 182006256282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L96 RFG
- Does L96 RFG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L96 RFG is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L96 RFG?
- The MOT on L96 RFG is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L96 RFG done?
- L96 RFG was recorded at 91,478 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 2,073 miles a year.
- Has L96 RFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L96 RFG has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on L96 RFG 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 L96 RFG find?
- L96 RFG passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.
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