Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
L16 MDKMOT history
L16 MDK is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 123,759 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 123,759 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 13 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 MDK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 25 Mar 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 MDK was last recorded at 123,759 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 9,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Apr 2025: 114,692 miles, lower than 381,432 miles on 13 Feb 2024.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 114,692 miles · 4 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,067 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,759 miles
- 2025 – 114,692 miles
- 2024 – 381,432 miles
- 2023 – 375,531 miles
- 2022 – 369,009 miles
- 2021 – 361,884 miles
- 2020 – 353,228 miles
- 2019 – 338,464 miles
- 2018 – 329,675 miles
- 2017 – 318,102 miles
- 2016 – 302,601 miles
- 2015 – 261,429 miles
- 2014 – 201,684 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,759 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.
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Central exhaust deteriorated - outer skin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear handbrake cable corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 25 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,759 miles (+9,067)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 123,759 miles
- Test number
- 156927049766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,692 miles (-266,740)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 114,692 miles
- Test number
- 347596238456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass381,432 miles (+171)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 381,432 miles
- Test number
- 504951740799
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated - outer skin
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail381,261 miles (+5,730)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 381,261 miles
- Test number
- 253622501646
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged handbrake cable corroded/frayed (1.1.15 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated - outer skin
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable corroded
Pass375,531 miles (+6,522)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 375,531 miles
- Test number
- 536555439018
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust deteriorated - outer skin
Pass369,009 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 369,009 miles
- Test number
- 111136065013
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail369,009 miles (+7,125)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 369,009 miles
- Test number
- 209211477548
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass361,884 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 361,884 miles
- Test number
- 760364348160
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust slightly deteriorated - outer skin
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable corroded
Fail361,882 miles (+8,654)1 dangerous5 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 361,882 miles
- Test number
- 779879242971
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Brake cable damaged corroded and frayed (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- 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))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid feed pipe leaking (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust slightly deteriorated - outer skin
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake cable corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable corroded
Pass353,228 miles (+14,764)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 353,228 miles
- Test number
- 322485478829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass338,464 miles (+8,789)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 338,464 miles
- Test number
- 206596961884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass329,675 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 329,675 miles
- Test number
- 368112604892
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail329,675 miles (+11,573)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 329,675 miles
- Test number
- 520186721477
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass318,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 318,102 miles
- Test number
- 427997830926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail318,102 miles (+15,501)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 318,102 miles
- Test number
- 944623993858
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass302,601 miles (+41,172)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 302,601 miles
- Test number
- 368503731147
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass261,429 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 261,429 miles
- Test number
- 766821565020
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail261,429 miles (+59,745)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,429 miles
- Test number
- 715601865096
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass201,684 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 201,684 miles
- Test number
- 305896454028
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail201,684 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,684 miles
- Test number
- 926096654041
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about L16 MDK
- Does L16 MDK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MDK is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 MDK?
- The MOT on L16 MDK is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 MDK done?
- L16 MDK was recorded at 123,759 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026.
- Has L16 MDK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 MDK has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on L16 MDK ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L16 MDK find?
- L16 MDK passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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