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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 2,370 cc

R16 JABMOT history

R16 JAB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

R16 JAB grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
75,668 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 JAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
18 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 JAB was last recorded at 75,668 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,585 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
2,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,668 miles
  • 2025 – 75,585 miles
  • 2024 – 75,143 miles
  • 2023 – 74,434 miles
  • 2022 – 73,387 miles
  • 2021 – 70,901 miles
  • 2020 – 70,852 miles
  • 2019 – 70,475 miles
  • 2018 – 69,156 miles
  • 2017 – 67,695 miles
  • 2016 – 65,135 miles
  • 2015 – 62,542 miles
  • 2014 – 56,845 miles
  • 2013 – 52,868 miles
  • 2012 – 48,798 miles
  • 2011 – 44,884 miles
  • 2010 – 42,319 miles
  • 2009 – 39,525 miles
  • 2007 – 36,623 miles
  • 2006 – 32,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,668 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront both lower shockabsorbers bushes perished
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake servo has surface corrosionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Both front shock absorber lower mounting rubbers perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both front top shock absorber mounting plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside rear tyre bold on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,668 miles (+83)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    75,668 miles
    Test number
    326112314191
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both lower shockabsorbers bushes perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo has surface corrosion

  2. Pass75,585 miles (+442)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    75,585 miles
    Test number
    900440077209
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre bold on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shockabsorbers lower mounting rubbers perished
    • AdvisoryBrake servo has surface corrosion

  3. Pass75,143 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,143 miles
    Test number
    968015731259
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber lower mounting rubbers perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front top shock absorber mounting plates corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake servo has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre bold on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail75,139 miles (+705)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,139 miles
    Test number
    646774059905
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber lower mounting rubbers perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front top shock absorber mounting plates corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake servo has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre bold on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass74,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,434 miles
    Test number
    295112299633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail74,434 miles (+1,047)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,434 miles
    Test number
    639137303852
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass73,387 miles (+2,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,387 miles
    Test number
    916247606175
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass70,901 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    70,901 miles
    Test number
    854806543506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,852 miles
    Test number
    274717597849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail70,852 miles (+377)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,852 miles
    Test number
    126329234190
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking injector spill pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass70,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,475 miles
    Test number
    737797557339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,475 miles (+1,319)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,475 miles
    Test number
    523249116025
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire from engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle

  13. Pass69,156 miles (+1,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    69,156 miles
    Test number
    457038212550
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass67,695 miles (+2,560)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,695 miles
    Test number
    370178652221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,135 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    65,135 miles
    Test number
    695530113649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,542 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    62,542 miles
    Test number
    359057095106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    56,845 miles
    Test number
    365143724254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,845 miles (+3,977)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,845 miles
    Test number
    766169614200
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteExhaust middle and rear very corroded

  19. Pass52,868 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,868 miles
    Test number
    216319293411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,798 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,798 miles
    Test number
    197996582176
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass48,798 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,798 miles
    Test number
    786836482143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,884 miles (+2,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,884 miles
    Test number
    409379291123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass42,319 miles (+2,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    42,319 miles
    Test number
    603387180192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass39,525 miles (+2,902)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    39,525 miles
    Test number
    693086119218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass36,623 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    36,623 miles
    Test number
    834382617215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,613 miles (+3,657)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,613 miles
    Test number
    290527407253
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  27. Pass32,956 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,956 miles
    Test number
    554206186166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail32,946 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,946 miles
    Test number
    464121886107
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres perished

Questions about R16 JAB

Does R16 JAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 JAB is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 JAB?
The MOT on R16 JAB is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 JAB done?
R16 JAB was recorded at 75,668 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 2,158 miles a year.
Has R16 JAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 JAB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on R16 JAB 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 JAB find?
R16 JAB passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both; front both lower shockabsorbers bushes perished; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 2 more.

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