
Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc
LR16 BUFMOT history
LR16 BUF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 112,716 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 112,716 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 10
- 8 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 10,385 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR16 BUF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 29 Apr 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR16 BUF was last recorded at 112,716 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 10,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,633 miles · 27 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,083 miles
- Average per year
- 10,385 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 112,716 miles
- 2025 – 102,633 miles
- 2024 – 95,110 miles
- 2023 – 84,835 miles
- 2022 – 75,019 miles
- 2021 – 63,954 miles
- 2020 – 54,220 miles
- 2019 – 38,569 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Full MOT history
10 tests since 16 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,716 miles (+10,083)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 112,716 miles
- Test number
- 911170145029
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass102,633 miles (+7,523)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 102,633 miles
- Test number
- 877149824620
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass95,110 miles (+10,275)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 95,110 miles
- Test number
- 105351509463
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass84,835 miles (+9,816)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 84,835 miles
- Test number
- 150961580670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,019 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 75,019 miles
- Test number
- 236597710648
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail75,018 miles (+11,064)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,018 miles
- Test number
- 201687056184
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,954 miles (+9,734)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 63,954 miles
- Test number
- 363302055960
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,220 miles (+15,651)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 54,220 miles
- Test number
- 785832259120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,569 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 38,569 miles
- Test number
- 752825133307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,567 miles4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,567 miles
- Test number
- 847361408490
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Questions about LR16 BUF
- Does LR16 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 BUF is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR16 BUF?
- The MOT on LR16 BUF is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR16 BUF done?
- LR16 BUF was recorded at 112,716 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 10,385 miles a year.
- Has LR16 BUF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR16 BUF has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR16 BUF 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 LR16 BUF find?
- LR16 BUF passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 1 more.
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