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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

L16 NJWMOT history

L16 NJW is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 186,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

L16 NJW grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
186,261 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 NJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 NJW was last recorded at 186,261 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 4,638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,623 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,638 miles
Average per year
5,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,261 miles
  • 2025 – 181,623 miles
  • 2024 – 176,706 miles
  • 2023 – 171,339 miles
  • 2022 – 165,975 miles
  • 2021 – 159,536 miles
  • 2020 – 157,773 miles
  • 2019 – 153,717 miles
  • 2016 – 147,561 miles
  • 2015 – 143,905 miles
  • 2014 – 132,741 miles
  • 2013 – 127,133 miles
  • 2012 – 121,395 miles
  • 2011 – 102,156 miles
  • 2010 – 89,879 miles
  • 2009 – 86,220 miles
  • 2008 – 82,703 miles
  • 2006 – 77,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,261 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Front Inner both tie rod arms have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,261 miles (+4,638)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    186,261 miles
    Test number
    892516683785
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass181,623 miles (+4,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    181,623 miles
    Test number
    649889302054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass176,706 miles (+5,367)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    176,706 miles
    Test number
    891758328542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass171,339 miles (+5,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    171,339 miles
    Test number
    547254213056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass165,975 miles (+6,439)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    165,975 miles
    Test number
    658443390644
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  6. Pass159,536 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    159,536 miles
    Test number
    119125308819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail159,534 miles (+1,761)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,534 miles
    Test number
    451761927808
    • MajorRear Floor excessively deteriorated hole in corner (osr) (6.2.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass157,773 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    157,773 miles
    Test number
    682616511390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass153,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    153,717 miles
    Test number
    788039761506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail153,717 miles (+6,156)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,717 miles
    Test number
    193029326423
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass147,561 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    147,561 miles
    Test number
    379177266600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail147,542 miles (+3,637)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,542 miles
    Test number
    545010955206
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass143,905 miles (+163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    143,905 miles
    Test number
    620084501569
    • AdvisoryFront Inner both tie rod arms have slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  14. Fail143,742 miles (+11,001)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,742 miles
    Test number
    290504316981
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner both tie rod arms have slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  15. Pass132,741 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    132,741 miles
    Test number
    137402584268
    • NoteAdvise 2 front tyres shouldered on inside edges

  16. Fail132,737 miles (+5,604)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,737 miles
    Test number
    579081184267
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise 2 front tyres shouldered on inside edges

  17. Pass127,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    127,133 miles
    Test number
    399116323362
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail127,133 miles (+5,738)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,133 miles
    Test number
    535416823302
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail121,395 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,395 miles
    Test number
    679284992213
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass121,395 miles (+19,239)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    121,395 miles
    Test number
    767164092280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,156 miles (+9,761)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    102,156 miles
    Test number
    956050381254
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside inner cv boot split
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  22. Pass92,395 miles (+2,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    92,395 miles
    Test number
    396617081014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass89,879 miles (+3,659)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    89,879 miles
    Test number
    540870820190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Pass86,220 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    86,220 miles
    Test number
    161058429196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,703 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,703 miles
    Test number
    184005778419
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass82,703 miles (+5,159)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,703 miles
    Test number
    760185178083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    77,544 miles
    Test number
    861929036338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 NJW

Does L16 NJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 NJW is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 NJW?
The MOT on L16 NJW is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 NJW done?
L16 NJW was recorded at 186,261 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 5,498 miles a year.
Has L16 NJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 NJW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on L16 NJW 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 L16 NJW find?
L16 NJW passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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