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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

L16 RNSMOT history

L16 RNS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

L16 RNS silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,470 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 RNS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 RNS was last recorded at 146,470 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,469 miles · 19 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,470 miles
  • 2025 – 146,469 miles
  • 2024 – 138,408 miles
  • 2023 – 118,370 miles
  • 2022 – 89,140 miles
  • 2021 – 87,933 miles
  • 2020 – 79,996 miles
  • 2019 – 75,154 miles
  • 2018 – 70,759 miles
  • 2017 – 65,719 miles
  • 2016 – 61,436 miles
  • 2015 – 55,272 miles
  • 2014 – 50,350 miles
  • 2013 – 45,133 miles
  • 2012 – 39,310 miles
  • 2011 – 33,220 miles
  • 2010 – 28,090 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,470 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with chalk

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with chalk

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,470 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,470 miles
    Test number
    273352391779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edge

  2. Fail146,469 miles (+8,061)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,469 miles
    Test number
    932884483188
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective cant access (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edge

  3. Pass138,408 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    138,408 miles
    Test number
    130041102332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail138,402 miles (+20,032)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,402 miles
    Test number
    379131132097
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,370 miles (+29,230)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    118,370 miles
    Test number
    547770044622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass89,140 miles (+1,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,140 miles
    Test number
    609712799321
    • AdvisoryFull underbody inspection NOT fully carried out due to under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass87,933 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    87,933 miles
    Test number
    440626858641
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases complete system rusty (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  8. Fail87,931 miles (+7,935)1 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,931 miles
    Test number
    419579412963
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases complete system rusty (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  9. Pass79,996 miles (+4,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    79,996 miles
    Test number
    230823607289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass75,154 miles (+4,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,154 miles
    Test number
    681347173882
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,759 miles (+5,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    70,759 miles
    Test number
    163095399894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass65,719 miles (+4,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,719 miles
    Test number
    541520859032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear(near flexi) (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass61,436 miles (+6,164)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,436 miles
    Test number
    636948393445
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExaust silencer boxes skins rusty
    • AdvisorySlight wear on edge of n/s/f tyre but has raised tread
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  14. Pass55,272 miles (+4,922)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    55,272 miles
    Test number
    167853015114
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExaust boxes slightly rusty

  15. Pass50,350 miles (+5,217)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,350 miles
    Test number
    249725604195
    • NoteEmissions too clean to register

  16. Pass45,133 miles (+56)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,133 miles
    Test number
    619266213112
    • 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)
    • NoteDeep cuts in offside front tyre
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre getting low

  17. Fail45,077 miles (+5,767)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,077 miles
    Test number
    348064713150
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteDeep cuts in offside front tyre
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteNearside front tyre getting low
    • NoteOffside front tyre getting low

  18. Pass39,310 miles (+6,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    39,310 miles
    Test number
    365498612143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass33,220 miles (+5,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,220 miles
    Test number
    396079001199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass28,090 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,090 miles
    Test number
    932776910145
    • NotePassenger side front tyre cut in wall not to cords

Questions about L16 RNS

Does L16 RNS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 RNS is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 RNS?
The MOT on L16 RNS is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 RNS done?
L16 RNS was recorded at 146,470 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 7,541 miles a year.
Has L16 RNS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 RNS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 RNS 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 RNS find?
L16 RNS passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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