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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

L16 SRAMOT history

L16 SRA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L16 SRA silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
121,509 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SRA was last recorded at 121,509 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,606 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,903 miles
Average per year
4,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,509 miles
  • 2025 – 119,606 miles
  • 2024 – 117,588 miles
  • 2023 – 116,124 miles
  • 2022 – 111,925 miles
  • 2021 – 109,738 miles
  • 2020 – 106,444 miles
  • 2019 – 104,005 miles
  • 2018 – 102,790 miles
  • 2017 – 100,672 miles
  • 2016 – 97,563 miles
  • 2015 – 91,810 miles
  • 2013 – 83,591 miles
  • 2012 – 62,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,509 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,509 miles (+1,903)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    121,509 miles
    Test number
    316143795599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass119,606 miles (+2,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    119,606 miles
    Test number
    772925752475
    • 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))

  3. Pass117,588 miles (+1,464)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    117,588 miles
    Test number
    245330848690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    116,124 miles
    Test number
    728986529974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,124 miles (+4,199)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,124 miles
    Test number
    457287896448
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass111,925 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    111,925 miles
    Test number
    185520280779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,911 miles (+2,173)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,911 miles
    Test number
    320387273687
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass109,738 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    109,738 miles
    Test number
    849665597830
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail109,738 miles (+3,294)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,738 miles
    Test number
    183145200734
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light Unit Lens Cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass106,444 miles (+2,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,444 miles
    Test number
    313705719446
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light cluster lens cracked

  11. Pass104,005 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,005 miles
    Test number
    604584162602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,004 miles (+1,214)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,004 miles
    Test number
    921013834614
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass102,790 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,790 miles
    Test number
    410111221955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,789 miles (+2,117)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,789 miles
    Test number
    746373315393
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass100,672 miles (+3,109)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    100,672 miles
    Test number
    295304633999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,563 miles
    Test number
    711371694841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail97,563 miles (+5,753)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,563 miles
    Test number
    538954390734
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass91,810 miles (+8,219)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    91,810 miles
    Test number
    146848995080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,591 miles
    Test number
    747605503317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail83,591 miles (+21,339)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,591 miles
    Test number
    155745503399
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass62,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,252 miles
    Test number
    319197492441
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 SRA

Does L16 SRA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 SRA is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 SRA?
The MOT on L16 SRA is valid until 23 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 SRA done?
L16 SRA was recorded at 121,509 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 4,257 miles a year.
Has L16 SRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SRA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 SRA 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 SRA find?
L16 SRA passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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