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Volkswagen Transporter

Black and Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

R16 DMRMOT history

R16 DMR is a black and green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 241,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

R16 DMR black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
241,122 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 DMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black and Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 DMR was last recorded at 241,122 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 6,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,909 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,213 miles
Average per year
7,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 241,122 miles
  • 2025 – 234,909 miles
  • 2024 – 230,777 miles
  • 2021 – 229,590 miles
  • 2020 – 224,868 miles
  • 2019 – 218,962 miles
  • 2018 – 213,615 miles
  • 2017 – 208,059 miles
  • 2016 – 195,852 miles
  • 2015 – 183,661 miles
  • 2014 – 170,073 miles
  • 2013 – 159,142 miles
  • 2012 – 149,446 miles
  • 2011 – 139,111 miles
  • 2010 – 128,082 miles
  • 2009 – 119,818 miles
  • 2008 – 108,731 miles
  • 2007 – 100,855 miles
  • 2006 – 88,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,122 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,122 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    241,122 miles
    Test number
    888248589800
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail241,122 miles (+6,213)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,122 miles
    Test number
    997328992448
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass234,909 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    234,909 miles
    Test number
    832177682208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail234,909 miles (+4,132)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,909 miles
    Test number
    102070511760
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass230,777 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    230,777 miles
    Test number
    381956588360
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under sill by fuel tank corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside washer inoperative
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  6. Fail230,774 miles (+1,184)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,774 miles
    Test number
    282695154004
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under sill by fuel tank corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside washer inoperative
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  7. Pass229,590 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    229,590 miles
    Test number
    534121510512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass224,868 miles (+5,906)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    224,868 miles
    Test number
    216434607379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass218,962 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    218,962 miles
    Test number
    569600091608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass213,615 miles (+5,556)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    213,615 miles
    Test number
    385360905593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass208,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    208,059 miles
    Test number
    213212011243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail208,057 miles (+12,205)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,057 miles
    Test number
    499080680859
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass195,852 miles (+12,191)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    195,852 miles
    Test number
    919635642357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass183,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    183,661 miles
    Test number
    249891195082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail183,661 miles (+13,588)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,661 miles
    Test number
    425361395002
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass170,073 miles (+10,931)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    170,073 miles
    Test number
    577253184071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass159,142 miles (+9,696)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    159,142 miles
    Test number
    349256383076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass149,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    149,446 miles
    Test number
    665621882048
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail149,446 miles (+10,335)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,446 miles
    Test number
    786690982049
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass139,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    139,111 miles
    Test number
    877603181043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail139,106 miles (+11,024)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,106 miles
    Test number
    115583481000
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass128,082 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    128,082 miles
    Test number
    101257170471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  23. Fail128,082 miles (+8,264)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,082 miles
    Test number
    303817270076
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  24. Pass119,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    119,818 miles
    Test number
    591114709173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail119,818 miles (+11,087)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,818 miles
    Test number
    880844509158
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass108,731 miles (+7,876)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    108,731 miles
    Test number
    563927308195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass100,855 miles (+12,218)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    100,855 miles
    Test number
    214813007152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass88,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    88,637 miles
    Test number
    203011306118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 DMR

Does R16 DMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 DMR is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 DMR?
The MOT on R16 DMR is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 DMR done?
R16 DMR was recorded at 241,122 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 7,462 miles a year.
Has R16 DMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 DMR has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 DMR 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 DMR find?
R16 DMR passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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