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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L16 SPBMOT history

L16 SPB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 28 MOT tests, with 178,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

L16 SPB silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
178,479 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
14 passed · 14 failed
Per year
8,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SPB was last recorded at 178,479 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 49 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,430 miles · 17 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
49 miles
Average per year
8,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,479 miles
  • 2024 – 170,105 miles
  • 2023 – 166,623 miles
  • 2022 – 164,084 miles
  • 2020 – 163,982 miles
  • 2018 – 157,219 miles
  • 2017 – 150,294 miles
  • 2015 – 130,705 miles
  • 2014 – 116,103 miles
  • 2013 – 95,480 miles
  • 2012 – 82,445 miles
  • 2011 – 69,500 miles
  • 2010 – 54,367 miles
  • 2009 – 42,107 miles
  • 2008 – 30,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,479 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,479 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    178,479 miles
    Test number
    239301987905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail178,430 miles (+50)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,430 miles
    Test number
    276209424925
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Fail178,380 miles (+8,275)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,380 miles
    Test number
    235512792411
    • DangerousOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass170,105 miles (+3,482)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    170,105 miles
    Test number
    270992758854
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass166,623 miles (+24)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    166,623 miles
    Test number
    195092916745
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing
  6. Fail166,599 miles (+9)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,599 miles
    Test number
    131123494679
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement `D` bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seats missing
  7. Fail166,590 miles (+2,506)4 dangerous4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,590 miles
    Test number
    875260454173
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front to rear (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass164,084 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    164,084 miles
    Test number
    407532268610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail164,084 miles (+10)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,084 miles
    Test number
    903602011406
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Fail164,074 miles (+92)6 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,074 miles
    Test number
    459112449272
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 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 efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail163,982 miles8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,982 miles
    Test number
    865689923262
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier loose
  12. Fail163,982 miles (+6,763)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,982 miles
    Test number
    154600850906
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel carrier loose
  13. Pass157,219 miles (+2)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    157,219 miles
    Test number
    537130274149
    • MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody damage to ns of vehicle no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside normal for vehicle age
  14. Fail157,217 miles (+6,923)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,217 miles
    Test number
    398483751518
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
  15. Pass150,294 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    150,294 miles
    Test number
    335309051335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail150,293 miles (+19,588)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,293 miles
    Test number
    763374742618
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  17. Pass130,705 miles (+14,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    130,705 miles
    Test number
    303181001412
    • AdvisoryChip on screen
    • AdvisoryNearside rear reflector damaged
    • AdvisorySlight movement in offside front lower arm bush
  18. Pass116,103 miles (+20,623)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,103 miles
    Test number
    269351924344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear silencer in very poor condition
  19. Pass95,480 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,480 miles
    Test number
    215692263176
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front door seal hanging out
  20. Fail95,480 miles (+13,035)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,480 miles
    Test number
    756292763113
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front door seal hanging out
  21. Pass82,445 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,445 miles
    Test number
    818290062105
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer wall small cut
  22. Fail82,439 miles (+12,939)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,439 miles
    Test number
    589118352156
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer wall small cut
  23. Pass69,500 miles (+15,133)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,500 miles
    Test number
    175831051157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,367 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,367 miles
    Test number
    140018850111
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  25. Pass54,367 miles (+12,260)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    54,367 miles
    Test number
    153838450124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,107 miles (+11,316)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,107 miles
    Test number
    964635139116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,791 miles
    Test number
    402404558152
    • 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)
  28. Fail30,791 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,791 miles
    Test number
    921144758131
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about L16 SPB

Does L16 SPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 SPB is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 SPB?
The MOT on L16 SPB is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 SPB done?
L16 SPB was recorded at 178,479 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 8,417 miles a year.
Has L16 SPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SPB has failed 14 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 SPB 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 SPB find?
L16 SPB passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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