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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

R16 DWCMOT history

R16 DWC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 189,429 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

R16 DWC grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
189,429 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 DWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
16 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 DWC was last recorded at 189,429 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 7,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,199 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,230 miles
Average per year
7,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,429 miles
  • 2025 – 182,199 miles
  • 2024 – 171,724 miles
  • 2023 – 163,278 miles
  • 2022 – 156,983 miles
  • 2021 – 149,682 miles
  • 2020 – 143,385 miles
  • 2019 – 138,999 miles
  • 2018 – 134,525 miles
  • 2017 – 130,970 miles
  • 2016 – 126,138 miles
  • 2015 – 121,163 miles
  • 2014 – 115,481 miles
  • 2013 – 92,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,429 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front c.v boot perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Centre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but not leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,429 miles (+7,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    189,429 miles
    Test number
    415632816448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge.
  2. Pass182,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    182,199 miles
    Test number
    717327837038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail182,198 miles (+10,474)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,198 miles
    Test number
    136078907157
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass171,724 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    171,724 miles
    Test number
    566218130680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail171,564 miles (+8,286)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,564 miles
    Test number
    901195550845
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake low effort
  6. Pass163,278 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    163,278 miles
    Test number
    431759153738
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail163,271 miles (+6,288)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,271 miles
    Test number
    116927605197
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass156,983 miles (+7,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    156,983 miles
    Test number
    769585038328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  9. Pass149,682 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    149,682 miles
    Test number
    121171160992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front c.v boot perished
  10. Fail149,670 miles (+6,285)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,670 miles
    Test number
    426088451220
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front c.v boot perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass143,385 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    143,385 miles
    Test number
    982429311506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass138,999 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    138,999 miles
    Test number
    188053620520
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail138,977 miles (+4,452)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,977 miles
    Test number
    801406519426
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers deteriorated but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass134,525 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    134,525 miles
    Test number
    936237515157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Fail134,510 miles (+3,540)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,510 miles
    Test number
    958079521251
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass130,970 miles (+4,832)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,970 miles
    Test number
    703682971216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass126,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    126,138 miles
    Test number
    341284723503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail126,138 miles (+4,975)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,138 miles
    Test number
    535040879438
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  19. Pass121,163 miles (+5,682)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,163 miles
    Test number
    106232745499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass115,481 miles (+23,413)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    115,481 miles
    Test number
    449884744082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,068 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    92,068 miles
    Test number
    228002593076
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteWind screen cracked in zone b
  22. Fail92,068 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,068 miles
    Test number
    728872293048
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteWind screen cracked in zone b

Questions about R16 DWC

Does R16 DWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 DWC is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 DWC?
The MOT on R16 DWC is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 DWC done?
R16 DWC was recorded at 189,429 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 7,592 miles a year.
Has R16 DWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 DWC has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 DWC 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 DWC find?
R16 DWC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.; offside rear tyre worn on inner edge..

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