
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass178,479 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 178,479 miles
- Test number
- 239301987905
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Pass150,294 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 150,294 miles
- Test number
- 335309051335
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pass69,500 miles (+15,133)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 69,500 miles
- Test number
- 175831051157
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass54,367 miles (+12,260)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 54,367 miles
- Test number
- 153838450124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,107 miles (+11,316)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 42,107 miles
- Test number
- 964635139116
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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