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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,500 cc

S16 DFBMOT history

S16 DFB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 153,549 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

S16 DFB blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,549 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 DFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 DFB was last recorded at 153,549 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 7,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,938 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,611 miles
Average per year
8,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,549 miles
  • 2025 – 145,938 miles
  • 2024 – 144,515 miles
  • 2023 – 143,278 miles
  • 2022 – 139,293 miles
  • 2021 – 134,151 miles
  • 2020 – 120,405 miles
  • 2019 – 98,002 miles
  • 2018 – 85,155 miles
  • 2017 – 70,007 miles
  • 2016 – 68,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,549 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 26 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,549 miles (+7,611)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,549 miles
    Test number
    325941809117
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside, approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass145,938 miles (+87)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,938 miles
    Test number
    539279450981
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Fail145,851 miles (+1,336)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,851 miles
    Test number
    107133170092
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass144,515 miles (+1,237)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    144,515 miles
    Test number
    743130407562
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass143,278 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    143,278 miles
    Test number
    319785858350
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
  6. Fail143,278 miles (+3,985)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,278 miles
    Test number
    450699106956
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded.
  7. Pass139,293 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,293 miles
    Test number
    122008962084
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail139,282 miles (+5,131)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,282 miles
    Test number
    711260061257
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass134,151 miles (+13,746)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    134,151 miles
    Test number
    745421109289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,405 miles (+22,403)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,405 miles
    Test number
    985614155811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,002 miles (+110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,002 miles
    Test number
    652632243762
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
  12. Fail97,892 miles (+12,737)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,892 miles
    Test number
    716072351840
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine
  13. Pass85,155 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    85,155 miles
    Test number
    527815964894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail85,138 miles (+15,131)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,138 miles
    Test number
    738428980685
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass70,007 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,007 miles
    Test number
    735000054514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,331 miles
    Test number
    371176870192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 DFB

Does S16 DFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 DFB is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 DFB?
The MOT on S16 DFB is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 DFB done?
S16 DFB was recorded at 153,549 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 8,495 miles a year.
Has S16 DFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 DFB has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S16 DFB 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 DFB find?
S16 DFB passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside, approx 3mm; nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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