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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

S16 DUSMOT history

S16 DUS is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

S16 DUS black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,548 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 DUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 DUS was last recorded at 104,548 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 1,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,891 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,657 miles
Average per year
5,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,548 miles
  • 2025 – 102,891 miles
  • 2024 – 99,999 miles
  • 2023 – 91,177 miles
  • 2022 – 80,690 miles
  • 2021 – 78,004 miles
  • 2020 – 76,198 miles
  • 2019 – 71,082 miles
  • 2018 – 67,611 miles
  • 2017 – 64,093 miles
  • 2016 – 62,020 miles
  • 2015 – 57,898 miles
  • 2014 – 53,622 miles
  • 2012 – 40,032 miles
  • 2011 – 27,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,548 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,548 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,548 miles
    Test number
    627550487273
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. Fail104,548 miles (+1,657)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,548 miles
    Test number
    382537047726
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. Pass102,891 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,891 miles
    Test number
    303142463477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,999 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    978806773784
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail99,998 miles (+8,821)1 dangerous5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,998 miles
    Test number
    520596249231
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Pass91,177 miles (+10,487)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,177 miles
    Test number
    214309256398
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  7. Pass80,690 miles (+2,686)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,690 miles
    Test number
    312696217850
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  8. Pass78,004 miles (+1,806)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    78,004 miles
    Test number
    926531976499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  9. Pass76,198 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    76,198 miles
    Test number
    225651678862
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  10. Fail76,198 miles (+5,116)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,198 miles
    Test number
    182013071898
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • Repaired at testOffside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  11. Pass71,082 miles (+3,471)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,082 miles
    Test number
    326509774665
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass67,611 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    67,611 miles
    Test number
    124968399353
    • AdvisoryUnder trays
  13. Fail67,611 miles (+3,518)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,611 miles
    Test number
    579195625726
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays
  14. Pass64,093 miles (+2,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,093 miles
    Test number
    133399952550
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads not visible
  15. Pass62,020 miles (+4,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    62,020 miles
    Test number
    160795557117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass57,898 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    57,898 miles
    Test number
    146926735498
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
  17. Fail57,898 miles (+4,276)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,898 miles
    Test number
    519616235080
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
  18. Pass53,622 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    53,622 miles
    Test number
    115309554025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  19. Fail53,620 miles (+13,588)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,620 miles
    Test number
    156009054462
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  20. Pass40,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,032 miles
    Test number
    739136862199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,032 miles (+12,973)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,032 miles
    Test number
    409795562139
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  22. Pass27,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,059 miles
    Test number
    458774991080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 DUS

Does S16 DUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 DUS is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 DUS?
The MOT on S16 DUS is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 DUS done?
S16 DUS was recorded at 104,548 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,169 miles a year.
Has S16 DUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 DUS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 DUS 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 DUS find?
S16 DUS passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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