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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

R16 JNCMOT history

R16 JNC is a white and blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 289,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

R16 JNC white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
289,087 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 JNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 JNC was last recorded at 289,087 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 3,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
285,438 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,649 miles
Average per year
12,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 289,087 miles
  • 2025 – 285,438 miles
  • 2024 – 280,158 miles
  • 2023 – 278,030 miles
  • 2022 – 267,232 miles
  • 2021 – 256,516 miles
  • 2020 – 247,590 miles
  • 2019 – 243,647 miles
  • 2018 – 241,479 miles
  • 2017 – 239,357 miles
  • 2016 – 235,991 miles
  • 2015 – 232,780 miles
  • 2014 – 219,513 miles
  • 2013 – 188,103 miles
  • 2012 – 157,054 miles
  • 2011 – 132,152 miles
  • 2010 – 104,676 miles
  • 2009 – 78,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass289,087 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass289,087 miles (+3,649)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    289,087 miles
    Test number
    819421752485
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass285,438 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    285,438 miles
    Test number
    935201706674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Fail285,427 miles (+5,269)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,427 miles
    Test number
    678143165638
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted clips (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass280,158 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    280,158 miles
    Test number
    903393642641
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail280,158 miles (+2,128)1 dangerous1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    280,158 miles
    Test number
    739405867283
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass278,030 miles (+10,798)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    278,030 miles
    Test number
    594439836010
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass267,232 miles (+57)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    267,232 miles
    Test number
    612795192794
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail267,175 miles (+10,659)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,175 miles
    Test number
    227526712206
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass256,516 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    256,516 miles
    Test number
    564661112677
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer boxes outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

  10. Fail256,516 miles (+8,926)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,516 miles
    Test number
    804491091888
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer boxes outer skin corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

  11. Pass247,590 miles (+3,943)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    247,590 miles
    Test number
    872606093399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass243,647 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    243,647 miles
    Test number
    367952426864
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe at ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake cable end link rod corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake cable end link rod corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  13. Fail243,643 miles (+2,164)5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,643 miles
    Test number
    153052276379
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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 Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded pipe at ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake cable end link rod corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake cable end link rod corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to rack corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  14. Pass241,479 miles (+2,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    241,479 miles
    Test number
    107348061752
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass239,357 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    239,357 miles
    Test number
    442175036745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail239,244 miles (+3,253)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,244 miles
    Test number
    950415641155
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass235,991 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    235,991 miles
    Test number
    775689150653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass232,780 miles (+13,267)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    232,780 miles
    Test number
    569910885061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass219,513 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    219,513 miles
    Test number
    725465684014
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail219,513 miles (+31,410)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,513 miles
    Test number
    378194484004
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass188,103 miles (+31,049)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    188,103 miles
    Test number
    978574663005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass157,054 miles (+24,902)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    157,054 miles
    Test number
    197687162470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteAccident damage to nearside rear of vehicle
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass132,152 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    132,152 miles
    Test number
    209711381031
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn

  24. Fail132,152 miles (+27,476)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,152 miles
    Test number
    349001781052
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs worn

  25. Pass104,676 miles (+25,832)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    104,676 miles
    Test number
    814636970004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,844 miles
    Test number
    684366879027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 JNC

Does R16 JNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 JNC is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 JNC?
The MOT on R16 JNC is valid until 12 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 JNC done?
R16 JNC was recorded at 289,087 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 12,348 miles a year.
Has R16 JNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 JNC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 JNC 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 JNC find?
R16 JNC passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 2 more.

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