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Volkswagen Crafter

White and Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

L16 XMCMOT history

L16 XMC is a white and red diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 26 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 117,563 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L16 XMC white Volkswagen Crafter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Crafter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
117,563 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 XMC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Crafter
Colour
White and Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
26 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 XMC was last recorded at 117,563 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 7,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,258 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,305 miles
Average per year
9,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,563 miles
  • 2025 – 110,258 miles
  • 2024 – 102,568 miles
  • 2023 – 94,838 miles
  • 2022 – 86,361 miles
  • 2021 – 75,972 miles
  • 2020 – 64,197 miles
  • 2019 – 53,376 miles
  • 2018 – 42,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,563 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 15 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,563 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    117,563 miles
    Test number
    486558350967
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Fail117,560 miles (+7,302)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,560 miles
    Test number
    625080459401
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass110,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    110,258 miles
    Test number
    354102087648
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail110,258 miles (+7,690)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,258 miles
    Test number
    145499513278
    • MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working Two not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working Mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outline marker lamp not working One not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass102,568 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,568 miles
    Test number
    181520502363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail102,565 miles (+7,727)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,565 miles
    Test number
    586456364632
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass94,838 miles (+8,477)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,838 miles
    Test number
    384186130158
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBlades juddering on screen
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  8. Pass86,361 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,361 miles
    Test number
    526530752179
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail86,348 miles (+10,376)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,348 miles
    Test number
    708441144212
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass75,972 miles (+11,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    75,972 miles
    Test number
    601818546421
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, lower bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass64,197 miles (+10,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,197 miles
    Test number
    795159303204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass53,376 miles (+11,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,376 miles
    Test number
    144546391614
    • AdvisoryFront Slight movement in both shock absorber pistons
  13. Pass42,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    42,203 miles
    Test number
    101062023014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 XMC

Does L16 XMC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 XMC is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 XMC?
The MOT on L16 XMC is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 XMC done?
L16 XMC was recorded at 117,563 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 9,472 miles a year.
Has L16 XMC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 XMC has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 XMC 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 XMC find?
L16 XMC passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front exhaust mounting defective.

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