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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

L16 XONMOT history

L16 XON is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 194,151 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

L16 XON green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
194,151 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 XON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 XON was last recorded at 194,151 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 2,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,827 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,324 miles
Average per year
8,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,151 miles
  • 2024 – 191,827 miles
  • 2023 – 189,959 miles
  • 2022 – 182,741 miles
  • 2021 – 170,346 miles
  • 2020 – 158,571 miles
  • 2019 – 144,838 miles
  • 2018 – 132,612 miles
  • 2017 – 122,124 miles
  • 2016 – 118,187 miles
  • 2015 – 117,615 miles
  • 2014 – 113,444 miles
  • 2013 – 102,872 miles
  • 2012 – 78,360 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,151 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Parking brake requires adjustments

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,151 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    194,151 miles
    Test number
    750583637859
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail194,151 miles (+2,324)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,151 miles
    Test number
    356422176491
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass191,827 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    191,827 miles
    Test number
    235470423985
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  4. Fail191,827 miles (+1,868)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,827 miles
    Test number
    365072226670
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Pass189,959 miles (+7,218)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    189,959 miles
    Test number
    646953824250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  6. Pass182,741 miles (+12,395)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    182,741 miles
    Test number
    505793538982
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CORRODED
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass170,346 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    170,346 miles
    Test number
    966859796388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake requires adjustments
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail170,346 miles (+11,775)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,346 miles
    Test number
    440110582788
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake requires adjustments
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass158,571 miles (+13,733)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    158,571 miles
    Test number
    756676224531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass144,838 miles (+12,226)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,838 miles
    Test number
    334121883995
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass132,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    132,612 miles
    Test number
    701682839501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Fail132,612 miles (+10,488)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,612 miles
    Test number
    542581143348
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass122,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,124 miles
    Test number
    899129427465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail122,124 miles (+3,937)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,124 miles
    Test number
    502562418720
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass118,187 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,187 miles
    Test number
    790166835108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

  16. Fail118,187 miles (+572)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,187 miles
    Test number
    125951512616
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical no visible from front (6.3.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass117,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    117,615 miles
    Test number
    159695245271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail117,615 miles (+4,171)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,615 miles
    Test number
    629825545226
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass113,444 miles (+10,572)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    113,444 miles
    Test number
    268684924294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,872 miles (+2,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,872 miles
    Test number
    777036023205
    • 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)

  21. Pass100,487 miles (+22,127)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    100,487 miles
    Test number
    249663863021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass78,360 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,360 miles
    Test number
    956458052086
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  23. Fail78,358 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,358 miles
    Test number
    485958652044
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Questions about L16 XON

Does L16 XON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 XON is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 XON?
The MOT on L16 XON is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 XON done?
L16 XON was recorded at 194,151 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 8,442 miles a year.
Has L16 XON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 XON has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 XON 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 XON find?
L16 XON passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges, and 5 more.

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