Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc
L16 ONOMOT history
L16 ONO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,903 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 172,903 mi
- At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,125 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 ONO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 27 Jan 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 ONO was last recorded at 172,903 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 172,903 miles · 30 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,125 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,903 miles
- 2025 – 166,733 miles
- 2024 – 160,481 miles
- 2023 – 152,929 miles
- 2022 – 148,471 miles
- 2021 – 141,426 miles
- 2019 – 132,615 miles
- 2018 – 123,174 miles
- 2017 – 115,340 miles
- 2016 – 106,870 miles
- 2015 – 98,982 miles
- 2014 – 84,512 miles
- 2013 – 72,029 miles
- 2012 – 62,197 miles
- 2011 – 54,689 miles
- 2010 – 43,660 miles
- 2009 – 34,565 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,903 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 23 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,903 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 172,903 miles
- Test number
- 739691084436
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail172,903 miles (+6,170)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,903 miles
- Test number
- 473686160906
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn inner rack joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass166,733 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 166,733 miles
- Test number
- 789321794415
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail166,730 miles (+6,249)1 dangerous11 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,730 miles
- Test number
- 843998087800
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low reading (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass160,481 miles (+33)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 160,481 miles
- Test number
- 237683740716
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail160,448 miles (+7,519)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,448 miles
- Test number
- 859790793588
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass152,929 miles (+4,458)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 152,929 miles
- Test number
- 239845825501
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf and nsf (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osr and nsr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass148,471 miles (+7,045)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 148,471 miles
- Test number
- 782246071401
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass141,426 miles (+8,811)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 141,426 miles
- Test number
- 338703511838
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass132,615 miles (+9,441)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 132,615 miles
- Test number
- 874164600187
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre box deteriating
Pass123,174 miles (+7,834)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 123,174 miles
- Test number
- 130315290796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,340 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 115,340 miles
- Test number
- 294692419482
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail115,337 miles (+8,467)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,337 miles
- Test number
- 784315659857
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass106,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2017
- Odometer
- 106,870 miles
- Test number
- 860090394858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,870 miles (+7,888)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,870 miles
- Test number
- 151853947980
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass98,982 miles (+14,470)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2016
- Odometer
- 98,982 miles
- Test number
- 919483215109
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass84,512 miles (+12,483)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 84,512 miles
- Test number
- 237732234489
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
Pass72,029 miles (+9,832)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2014
- Odometer
- 72,029 miles
- Test number
- 656640833115
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake pad warning light is on
- NoteCentre exhaust in poor condition
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge and on legal limit in places
Pass62,197 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 62,197 miles
- Test number
- 599349182080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,197 miles (+7,508)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,197 miles
- Test number
- 399449882011
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass54,689 miles (+11,029)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 54,689 miles
- Test number
- 948394591040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,660 miles (+9,095)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 43,660 miles
- Test number
- 753731810115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,565 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 34,565 miles
- Test number
- 380183429057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 ONO
- Does L16 ONO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ONO is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 ONO?
- The MOT on L16 ONO is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 ONO done?
- L16 ONO was recorded at 172,903 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 8,125 miles a year.
- Has L16 ONO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 ONO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L16 ONO 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 ONO find?
- L16 ONO passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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