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Volkswagen Crafter

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

LR16 BUWMOT history

LR16 BUW is a white diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 7 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 147,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

LR16 BUW white Volkswagen Crafter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Crafter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
147,104 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,157 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR16 BUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Crafter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
7 Jul 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR16 BUW was last recorded at 147,104 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 10,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,968 miles · 22 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
10,136 miles
Average per year
13,157 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,104 miles
  • 2024 – 136,968 miles
  • 2023 – 129,546 miles
  • 2022 – 120,959 miles
  • 2021 – 91,418 miles
  • 2019 – 64,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,104 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front prop shaft holder slightly damage.
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (engine and also from rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shocker holder repaired (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake slightly travel reserve
  • AdvisoryUnderbody sign of corrosion

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

9 tests since 23 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,104 miles (+10,136)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    147,104 miles
    Test number
    181123556082
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front prop shaft holder slightly damage.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (engine and also from rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security shocker holder repaired (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake slightly travel reserve
    • AdvisoryUnderbody sign of corrosion

  2. Pass136,968 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,968 miles
    Test number
    596224781770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail136,968 miles (+7,422)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,968 miles
    Test number
    600082714147
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass129,546 miles (+8,587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    129,546 miles
    Test number
    823812067254
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass120,959 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    120,959 miles
    Test number
    528406146714
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail120,951 miles (+29,533)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,951 miles
    Test number
    466642856818
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass91,418 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    91,418 miles
    Test number
    680239689191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail91,416 miles (+27,160)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,416 miles
    Test number
    814743800285
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,256 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,256 miles
    Test number
    642983392301
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about LR16 BUW

Does LR16 BUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR16 BUW is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR16 BUW?
The MOT on LR16 BUW is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR16 BUW done?
LR16 BUW was recorded at 147,104 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 13,157 miles a year.
Has LR16 BUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR16 BUW has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LR16 BUW 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 BUW find?
LR16 BUW passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; central front prop shaft holder slightly damage.; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 7 more.

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