Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
R16 PLRMOT history
R16 PLR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 169,063 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 169,063 mi
- At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,046 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R16 PLR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 8 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R16 PLR was last recorded at 169,063 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 169,061 miles · 21 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 6,046 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,063 miles
- 2025 – 164,908 miles
- 2024 – 160,163 miles
- 2023 – 154,369 miles
- 2022 – 149,278 miles
- 2021 – 147,652 miles
- 2020 – 142,460 miles
- 2019 – 139,329 miles
- 2018 – 137,542 miles
- 2017 – 136,379 miles
- 2015 – 126,148 miles
- 2014 – 119,918 miles
- 2012 – 105,442 miles
- 2011 – 91,090 miles
- 2010 – 69,304 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,063 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBoth front inner strut moutings corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to inner and outer cillsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside outer sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside outer sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 26 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,063 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 169,063 miles
- Test number
- 463179086262
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front inner strut moutings corroded
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to inner and outer cills
Fail169,061 miles (+4,153)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,061 miles
- Test number
- 756014200694
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front inner strut moutings corroded
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to inner and outer cills
Pass164,908 miles (+4,745)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 164,908 miles
- Test number
- 619120099696
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass160,163 miles (+5,794)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 160,163 miles
- Test number
- 313300095729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 154,369 miles
- Test number
- 717977509192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,369 miles (+5,091)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,369 miles
- Test number
- 742174999273
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction repair and clear fault (8.2.2.2 (g))
Pass149,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 149,278 miles
- Test number
- 592421609059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,278 miles (+1,626)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,278 miles
- Test number
- 272002841565
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass147,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 147,652 miles
- Test number
- 638138620623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,652 miles (+5,192)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,652 miles
- Test number
- 640954674256
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass142,460 miles (+3,131)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 142,460 miles
- Test number
- 773737309099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,329 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 139,329 miles
- Test number
- 880919581287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,329 miles (+1,787)1 dangerous3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,329 miles
- Test number
- 755990017456
- DangerousUndertray likely to become detached refit (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt replace clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps new bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid refill (3.5 (a))
Pass137,542 miles (+1,163)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 137,542 miles
- Test number
- 983827900514
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s n/s front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
Pass136,379 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 136,379 miles
- Test number
- 172601100596
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
Fail136,379 miles (+10,231)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,379 miles
- Test number
- 464630562408
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded
Pass126,148 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 126,148 miles
- Test number
- 799755575128
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail126,148 miles (+6,230)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,148 miles
- Test number
- 115283675185
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass119,918 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 119,918 miles
- Test number
- 619248724159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,918 miles (+14,476)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,918 miles
- Test number
- 537687724139
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear 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)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass105,442 miles (+14,352)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 105,442 miles
- Test number
- 757735742104
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/r brake disc,s corroded
Pass91,090 miles (+21,786)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 91,090 miles
- Test number
- 966252451057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,304 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 69,304 miles
- Test number
- 151937450021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,304 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,304 miles
- Test number
- 454407350008
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Questions about R16 PLR
- Does R16 PLR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 PLR is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R16 PLR?
- The MOT on R16 PLR is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R16 PLR done?
- R16 PLR was recorded at 169,063 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 6,046 miles a year.
- Has R16 PLR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R16 PLR has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on R16 PLR 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 PLR find?
- R16 PLR passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box; both front inner strut moutings corroded, and 1 more.
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