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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc

R16 BDYMOT history

R16 BDY is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 232,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2026.

R16 BDY green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
232,896 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 BDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 BDY was last recorded at 232,896 miles on 17 Oct 2026, 1,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,424 miles · 20 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,472 miles
Average per year
8,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 232,896 miles
  • 2025 – 231,424 miles
  • 2024 – 229,101 miles
  • 2023 – 226,817 miles
  • 2021 – 223,780 miles
  • 2020 – 218,913 miles
  • 2018 – 214,670 miles
  • 2017 – 208,387 miles
  • 2016 – 202,805 miles
  • 2014 – 194,905 miles
  • 2013 – 184,851 miles
  • 2012 – 164,074 miles
  • 2011 – 133,697 miles
  • 2010 – 104,454 miles
  • 2009 – 76,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,896 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside rear brake disc backplate corroded & deteriorating.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,896 miles (+1,472)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    232,896 miles
    Test number
    382890629153
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass231,424 miles (+2,323)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    231,424 miles
    Test number
    463555085191
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass229,101 miles (+2,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    229,101 miles
    Test number
    343226845708
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass226,817 miles (+3,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    226,817 miles
    Test number
    982224735615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass223,780 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    223,780 miles
    Test number
    665772527232
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail223,777 miles (+4,864)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,777 miles
    Test number
    835826728827
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working hose split (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak aux pump pipes
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass218,913 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    218,913 miles
    Test number
    124876281744
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF THE TEST
  8. Fail218,913 miles (+4,243)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,913 miles
    Test number
    734308335246
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (both) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED AT THE TIME OF THE TEST
  9. Pass214,670 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    214,670 miles
    Test number
    307934708791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc backplate corroded & deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc backplate missing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
  10. Fail214,663 miles (+6,276)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,663 miles
    Test number
    956426556305
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake disc backplate corroded & deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/2mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc backplate missing.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
  11. Pass208,387 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    208,387 miles
    Test number
    814237317134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail208,386 miles (+5,581)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,386 miles
    Test number
    506104821685
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass202,805 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    202,805 miles
    Test number
    911414894537
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail202,805 miles (+7,900)13 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,805 miles
    Test number
    794683925159
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass194,905 miles (+2)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    194,905 miles
    Test number
    815529004202
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  16. Fail194,903 miles (+10,052)5 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,903 miles
    Test number
    388752804481
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBrake pad wear warning lamp on
  17. Fail184,851 miles3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,851 miles
    Test number
    129628753490
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass184,851 miles (+20,777)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    184,851 miles
    Test number
    967518253006
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass164,074 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    164,074 miles
    Test number
    309686372064
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
  20. Fail164,074 miles (+30,377)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,074 miles
    Test number
    938466272067
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust silencer deteriorated
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deteriorated
  21. Pass133,697 miles (+29,243)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    133,697 miles
    Test number
    845210771069
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs badly lipped
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  22. Pass104,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    104,454 miles
    Test number
    981637770006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,454 miles (+28,000)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,454 miles
    Test number
    584756170072
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass76,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    76,454 miles
    Test number
    552880279093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 BDY

Does R16 BDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 BDY is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 BDY?
The MOT on R16 BDY is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 BDY done?
R16 BDY was recorded at 232,896 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2026, an average of 8,888 miles a year.
Has R16 BDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 BDY has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on R16 BDY 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 R16 BDY find?
R16 BDY passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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