Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc
C16 MPJMOT history
C16 MPJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 272,374 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 272,374 mi
- At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 11,400 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- C16 MPJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
C16 MPJ was last recorded at 272,374 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 2,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 269,498 miles · 6 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,876 miles
- Average per year
- 11,400 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 272,374 miles
- 2023 – 269,498 miles
- 2021 – 266,593 miles
- 2020 – 255,984 miles
- 2019 – 252,822 miles
- 2018 – 252,407 miles
- 2017 – 252,384 miles
- 2015 – 235,110 miles
- 2014 – 219,657 miles
- 2012 – 167,455 miles
- 2011 – 132,769 miles
- 2009 – 102,824 miles
- 2008 – 79,865 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass272,374 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Rear fuel tank strap damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Both rear tyres worn on inside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Exhaust system poorly made
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Hydraulic rams fitted and use for suspension front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 29 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass272,374 miles (+2,876)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 272,374 miles
- Test number
- 824387337892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass269,498 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 269,498 miles
- Test number
- 574031687447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail269,491 miles (+2,898)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 269,491 miles
- Test number
- 432712107124
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass266,593 miles (+10,609)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 266,593 miles
- Test number
- 791794578607
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass255,984 miles (+3,162)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 255,984 miles
- Test number
- 395419545339
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer wall on tyre cut
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass252,822 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 252,822 miles
- Test number
- 206305789497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail252,801 miles (+394)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,801 miles
- Test number
- 540855467754
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass252,407 miles (+7)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 252,407 miles
- Test number
- 893221546965
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank strap damaged
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inside
- AdvisoryExhaust system poorly made
- AdvisoryHydraulic rams fitted and use for suspension front and rear
- AdvisoryNoise from top strut mounts found whilst doing lock to lock test
- AdvisorySmall chip in frond windscreen not in drivers view
Fail252,400 miles (+16)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,400 miles
- Test number
- 703441629525
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryRear fuel tank strap damaged
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inside
- AdvisoryExhaust system poorly made
- AdvisoryHydraulic rams fitted and use for suspension front and rear
- AdvisoryNoise from top strut mounts found whilst doing lock to lock test
- AdvisorySmall chip in frond windscreen not in drivers view
Fail252,384 miles (+7,730)5 dangerous10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,384 miles
- Test number
- 838911554163
- DangerousNearside Front Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail NO DAMPING EFFECT ON ALL HYDRAULIC SHOCKERS UNITS ALSO LEAKING FROM SEALS/SUSPENSION IS SOLID (these are non standard adjustable height units) (2.4.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Front TYRE RUBBING ON INNER WHEEL ARCH ON FULL LOCK
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped rubbing against bracket (3.6.B.1)
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured hydraulic suspension mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped rubbing against bracket (3.6.B.1)
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect AFTERMARKET HDI UNIT FITTED (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail NO DAMPING EFFECT ON ALL HYDRAULIC SHOCKERS (2.4.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail NO DAMPING EFFECT ON ALL HYDRAULIC SHOCKERS (2.4.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect AFTERMARKET HDI UNIT FITTED (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail NO DAMPING EFFECT ON ALL HYDRAULIC SHOCKERS (2.4.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass244,654 miles (+9,544)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 244,654 miles
- Test number
- 264046717531
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. Edges Worn (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass235,110 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 235,110 miles
- Test number
- 663043109189
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXI TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)
Fail235,109 miles (+15,452)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,109 miles
- Test number
- 888613164119
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded FROM FLEXI TO FRONT (3.6.B.2c)
Pass219,657 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 219,657 miles
- Test number
- 619197354335
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded
Fail219,657 miles (+29,874)7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,657 miles
- Test number
- 889776054392
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded
Fail189,783 miles1 repaired5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,783 miles
- Test number
- 225283314075
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside wing mirror cover missing
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass189,783 miles (+22,328)5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 189,783 miles
- Test number
- 615973914049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteNearside wing mirror cover missing
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass167,455 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 167,455 miles
- Test number
- 496556262302
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded
Fail167,455 miles (+15,821)3 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,455 miles
- Test number
- 718626862369
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded
Pass151,634 miles (+18,865)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 151,634 miles
- Test number
- 739715102032
- AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteAdvise n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy
- NoteAdvise slight play in steering rack
Pass132,769 miles (+29,945)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 132,769 miles
- Test number
- 695545101004
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass102,824 miles (+22,959)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 102,824 miles
- Test number
- 213029269284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 79,865 miles
- Test number
- 383263578492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about C16 MPJ
- Does C16 MPJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on C16 MPJ expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on C16 MPJ?
- The MOT on C16 MPJ expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has C16 MPJ done?
- C16 MPJ was recorded at 272,374 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 11,400 miles a year.
- Has C16 MPJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. C16 MPJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on C16 MPJ 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 C16 MPJ find?
- C16 MPJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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