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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

LS16 RCVMOT history

LS16 RCV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 80,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LS16 RCV grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,926 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS16 RCV
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
31 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS16 RCV was last recorded at 80,926 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,847 miles · 2 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
6,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,926 miles
  • 2025 – 75,679 miles
  • 2024 – 70,754 miles
  • 2023 – 64,321 miles
  • 2022 – 59,639 miles
  • 2021 – 44,033 miles
  • 2020 – 37,968 miles
  • 2019 – 29,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,926 miles
  • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose Interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slow in operationRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,926 miles (+79)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,926 miles
    Test number
    364156596197
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose Interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slow in operation
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail80,847 miles (+5,168)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,847 miles
    Test number
    109332785709
    • MajorFront Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Bumper lower trim/splitter (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle touching inner wheel arch/undertray (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose Interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism slow in operation
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass75,679 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    75,679 miles
    Test number
    292388211503
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (devoid of tread) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail75,679 miles (+4,925)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,679 miles
    Test number
    956684006253
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (devoid of tread) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Undertray not fully secure Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Undertray not fully secure Damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass70,754 miles (+6,433)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,754 miles
    Test number
    173728089658
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass64,321 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,321 miles
    Test number
    216694067034
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. Fail64,321 miles (+4,682)1 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,321 miles
    Test number
    725022217103
    • MajorCentral Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass59,639 miles (+3,731)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,639 miles
    Test number
    424400717423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,908 miles (+11,875)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,908 miles
    Test number
    869807754684
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror slight crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass44,033 miles (+6,065)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    44,033 miles
    Test number
    314957306460
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass37,968 miles (+8,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    37,968 miles
    Test number
    421285899855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. Pass29,417 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    29,417 miles
    Test number
    671483164714
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  13. Fail29,417 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,417 miles
    Test number
    733322282648
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Questions about LS16 RCV

Does LS16 RCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS16 RCV is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS16 RCV?
The MOT on LS16 RCV is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS16 RCV done?
LS16 RCV was recorded at 80,926 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 6,839 miles a year.
Has LS16 RCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS16 RCV has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS16 RCV 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 LS16 RCV find?
LS16 RCV passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: obligatory mirror slightly loose interior mirror; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; nearside rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test, and 2 more.

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