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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

W18 LYXMOT history

W18 LYX is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 200,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

W18 LYX black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
200,258 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
20,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 LYX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
13 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 LYX was last recorded at 200,258 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 21,715 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
178,543 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
21,715 miles
Average per year
20,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 200,258 miles
  • 2024 – 178,543 miles
  • 2023 – 161,936 miles
  • 2022 – 130,756 miles
  • 2021 – 107,683 miles
  • 2020 – 80,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,258 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 7 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,258 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    200,258 miles
    Test number
    469497503096
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail200,258 miles (+21,715)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,258 miles
    Test number
    836474748418
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass178,543 miles (+16,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    178,543 miles
    Test number
    281617172225
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass161,936 miles (+9,311)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,936 miles
    Test number
    684008784041
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass152,625 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,625 miles
    Test number
    714200780942
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os antiroll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail152,617 miles (+21,861)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,617 miles
    Test number
    929977091043
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os antiroll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass130,756 miles (+23,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,756 miles
    Test number
    407895331943
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 5k (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass107,683 miles (+27,025)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,683 miles
    Test number
    338251539209
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass80,658 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,658 miles
    Test number
    180968183532
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about W18 LYX

Does W18 LYX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 LYX is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on W18 LYX?
The MOT on W18 LYX is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 LYX done?
W18 LYX was recorded at 200,258 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 20,196 miles a year.
Has W18 LYX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 LYX has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on W18 LYX 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 W18 LYX find?
W18 LYX passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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