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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2010 · 1,896 cc

S16 BWKMOT history

S16 BWK is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 195,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

S16 BWK green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
195,077 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 BWK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 BWK was last recorded at 195,077 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 10,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,211 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,866 miles
Average per year
11,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,077 miles
  • 2024 – 184,211 miles
  • 2023 – 178,737 miles
  • 2022 – 170,075 miles
  • 2021 – 149,402 miles
  • 2020 – 137,685 miles
  • 2019 – 129,503 miles
  • 2018 – 117,752 miles
  • 2017 – 102,687 miles
  • 2016 – 92,089 miles
  • 2015 – 76,020 miles
  • 2014 – 72,195 miles
  • 2013 – 60,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,077 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Both front strut gaiters deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass195,077 miles (+10,866)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    195,077 miles
    Test number
    492964749064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass184,211 miles (+5,474)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    184,211 miles
    Test number
    189583102759
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass178,737 miles (+8,662)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    178,737 miles
    Test number
    792486604789
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses cloudy
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,075 miles (+20,673)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    170,075 miles
    Test number
    299269489514
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,402 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    149,402 miles
    Test number
    386399168542
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail149,402 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,402 miles
    Test number
    358032011184
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Glued) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Glued) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail149,402 miles (+11,717)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,402 miles
    Test number
    453757258969
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass137,685 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,685 miles
    Test number
    509079588681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail137,681 miles (+8,178)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,681 miles
    Test number
    168621223449
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass129,503 miles (+11,751)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    129,503 miles
    Test number
    126515111777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,752 miles (+15,065)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,752 miles
    Test number
    570828988115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,687 miles (+10,598)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    102,687 miles
    Test number
    633979999149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,089 miles (+16,069)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,089 miles
    Test number
    580755459703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,020 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,020 miles
    Test number
    415179615155
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass76,020 miles (+3,825)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,020 miles
    Test number
    437929315140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,195 miles (+12,182)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    72,195 miles
    Test number
    987543864390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,013 miles (+13,694)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,013 miles
    Test number
    656064763322
    • NoteRear inner pads worn

  18. Pass46,319 miles (+19)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,319 miles
    Test number
    438274303079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers sunvisor mounting broken, but is secure in stowed position

  19. Fail46,300 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,300 miles
    Test number
    168432403090
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers sunvisor mounting broken, but is secure in stowed position

Questions about S16 BWK

Does S16 BWK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 BWK is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 BWK?
The MOT on S16 BWK is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 BWK done?
S16 BWK was recorded at 195,077 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 11,419 miles a year.
Has S16 BWK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 BWK has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S16 BWK 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 S16 BWK find?
S16 BWK passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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