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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

L16 NLPMOT history

L16 NLP is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 253,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

L16 NLP orange Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
253,659 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 NLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 NLP was last recorded at 253,659 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
253,645 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
5,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 253,659 miles
  • 2025 – 251,016 miles
  • 2024 – 246,121 miles
  • 2022 – 244,805 miles
  • 2018 – 239,513 miles
  • 2017 – 238,777 miles
  • 2016 – 236,146 miles
  • 2015 – 230,629 miles
  • 2014 – 221,486 miles
  • 2013 – 209,057 miles
  • 2012 – 190,824 miles
  • 2011 – 184,338 miles
  • 2010 – 180,469 miles
  • 2009 – 175,791 miles
  • 2008 – 164,690 miles
  • 2007 – 150,025 miles
  • 2006 – 135,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,659 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Complete under side of vehicle is covered in fresh under sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,659 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    253,659 miles
    Test number
    301761769592
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail253,645 miles (+2,629)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,645 miles
    Test number
    307448398611
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass251,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    251,016 miles
    Test number
    304907319439
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail251,016 miles (+4,895)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,016 miles
    Test number
    949144826533
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass246,121 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    246,121 miles
    Test number
    533163241187
    • 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))

  6. Fail246,121 miles (+1,316)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,121 miles
    Test number
    460766434635
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))

  7. Pass244,805 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    244,805 miles
    Test number
    377305193190
    • AdvisoryComplete under side of vehicle is covered in fresh under sill
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail244,802 miles (+5,289)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,802 miles
    Test number
    773902305833
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing wheel has 2 wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryComplete under side of vehicle is covered in fresh under sill
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass239,513 miles (+736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    239,513 miles
    Test number
    555056666569
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower sill holed and rusted
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass238,777 miles (+2,631)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    238,777 miles
    Test number
    949057951449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower sill small hole
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass236,146 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    236,146 miles
    Test number
    886505848941
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded & holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail236,146 miles (+5,517)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,146 miles
    Test number
    206362504091
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded & holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass230,629 miles (+28)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    230,629 miles
    Test number
    605576395196
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteO/s/f shock is softer than nearside

  14. Fail230,601 miles (+9,115)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,601 miles
    Test number
    899655595166
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteO/s/f shock is softer than nearside

  15. Pass221,486 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    221,486 miles
    Test number
    675528884124
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front inner rack ends have slight play

  16. Fail221,486 miles (+12,429)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,486 miles
    Test number
    178638984158
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front inner rack ends have slight play

  17. Pass209,057 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    209,057 miles
    Test number
    897839573184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail209,002 miles (+18,178)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,002 miles
    Test number
    519910373192
    • DangerousFront Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass190,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    190,824 miles
    Test number
    326542172183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail190,824 miles (+6,486)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,824 miles
    Test number
    209591572127
    • FailureFront Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass184,338 miles (+3,869)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    184,338 miles
    Test number
    277873571449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass180,469 miles (+4,678)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    180,469 miles
    Test number
    733406670163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass175,791 miles (+11,101)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    175,791 miles
    Test number
    293365379119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass164,690 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    164,690 miles
    Test number
    400912878179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail164,600 miles (+14,575)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,600 miles
    Test number
    620029968125
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  26. Fail150,025 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,025 miles
    Test number
    132174177432
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass150,025 miles (+14,839)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    150,025 miles
    Test number
    932064277095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass135,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    135,186 miles
    Test number
    982885276063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail135,186 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,186 miles
    Test number
    802133976010
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about L16 NLP

Does L16 NLP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 NLP is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 NLP?
The MOT on L16 NLP is valid until 21 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 NLP done?
L16 NLP was recorded at 253,659 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 5,772 miles a year.
Has L16 NLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 NLP has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 NLP 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 NLP find?
L16 NLP passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm.

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