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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1993 · 2,370 cc

L98 RFGMOT history

L98 RFG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 150,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

L98 RFG grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
150,349 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L98 RFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L98 RFG was last recorded at 150,349 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 1,940 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,409 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,940 miles
Average per year
3,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,349 miles
  • 2025 – 148,409 miles
  • 2024 – 142,787 miles
  • 2023 – 138,935 miles
  • 2022 – 134,504 miles
  • 2021 – 132,653 miles
  • 2019 – 132,357 miles
  • 2018 – 131,020 miles
  • 2017 – 127,072 miles
  • 2016 – 123,516 miles
  • 2015 – 119,859 miles
  • 2014 – 118,894 miles
  • 2013 – 115,806 miles
  • 2012 – 112,703 miles
  • 2011 – 107,544 miles
  • 2010 – 102,656 miles
  • 2009 – 97,751 miles
  • 2008 – 93,407 miles
  • 2007 – 87,863 miles
  • 2006 – 79,446 miles
  • 2005 – 71,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,349 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,349 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    150,349 miles
    Test number
    867076388720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,409 miles (+5,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,409 miles
    Test number
    264166373844
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,787 miles (+3,852)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,787 miles
    Test number
    576057509471
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box join blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear service brake low may require clean and adjustent

  4. Pass138,935 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,935 miles
    Test number
    632106474061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail138,935 miles (+4,431)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,935 miles
    Test number
    130052398582
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,504 miles (+1,851)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    134,504 miles
    Test number
    372825887552
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slam Panel Badly Corroded (Non structural)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,653 miles (+296)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    132,653 miles
    Test number
    396554819372
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,357 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    132,357 miles
    Test number
    437543630193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,020 miles (+3,948)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    131,020 miles
    Test number
    507126084579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass127,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,072 miles
    Test number
    149765934945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail127,072 miles (+3,556)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,072 miles
    Test number
    955162615075
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  12. Pass123,516 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    123,516 miles
    Test number
    938964872668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,859 miles (+965)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    119,859 miles
    Test number
    452569769353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,894 miles (+3,088)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    118,894 miles
    Test number
    359503604449
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass115,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    115,806 miles
    Test number
    225417503250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail115,806 miles (+3,103)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,806 miles
    Test number
    388576003477
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  17. Pass112,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,703 miles
    Test number
    159564992178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail112,703 miles (+5,159)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,703 miles
    Test number
    947073792185
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  19. Pass107,544 miles (+4,888)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    107,544 miles
    Test number
    985364811209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,656 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    102,656 miles
    Test number
    231834400221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass97,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,751 miles
    Test number
    353057619416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,751 miles (+4,344)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,751 miles
    Test number
    953305119200
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  23. Pass93,407 miles (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    93,407 miles
    Test number
    254968998123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass87,863 miles (+8,417)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    87,863 miles
    Test number
    980734007200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    79,446 miles
    Test number
    533964616252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,446 miles (+8,066)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,446 miles
    Test number
    104083116253
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  27. Pass71,380 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    71,380 miles
    Test number
    304921105489
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edges †very slight oil leak from engine

Questions about L98 RFG

Does L98 RFG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L98 RFG is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L98 RFG?
The MOT on L98 RFG is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L98 RFG done?
L98 RFG was recorded at 150,349 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 3,829 miles a year.
Has L98 RFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L98 RFG has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L98 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 L98 RFG find?
L98 RFG passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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