Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,460 cc
S16 FATMOT history
S16 FAT is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 256,892 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 256,892 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 10,912 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S16 FAT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 23 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S16 FAT was last recorded at 256,892 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 256,892 miles · 13 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 10,912 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 256,892 miles
- 2024 – 250,796 miles
- 2023 – 245,844 miles
- 2022 – 239,927 miles
- 2021 – 239,033 miles
- 2020 – 233,732 miles
- 2019 – 229,244 miles
- 2018 – 225,911 miles
- 2016 – 223,945 miles
- 2015 – 218,721 miles
- 2014 – 213,880 miles
- 2013 – 197,623 miles
- 2012 – 180,511 miles
- 2011 – 159,156 miles
- 2010 – 135,498 miles
- 2009 – 117,767 miles
- 2008 – 97,297 miles
- 2007 – 76,300 miles
- 2006 – 50,536 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass256,892 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
28 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass256,892 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 256,892 miles
- Test number
- 983011095482
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail256,892 miles (+6,096)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,892 miles
- Test number
- 489059397677
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass250,796 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 250,796 miles
- Test number
- 714646666349
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail250,796 miles (+4,952)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,796 miles
- Test number
- 339019672657
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass245,844 miles (+21)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2024
- Odometer
- 245,844 miles
- Test number
- 958597118748
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail245,823 miles (+5,896)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,823 miles
- Test number
- 937130867107
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass239,927 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2023
- Odometer
- 239,927 miles
- Test number
- 974933268748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail239,925 miles (+7)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,925 miles
- Test number
- 231127097578
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Fail239,918 miles (+885)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,918 miles
- Test number
- 135324789325
- MajorFront Coil spring insecure both sides, coilover springs loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre being fouled by body, area marked yellow (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake efficiency low
Pass239,033 miles (+5,301)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 239,033 miles
- Test number
- 296388182722
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass233,732 miles (+4,488)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 233,732 miles
- Test number
- 131643511379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass229,244 miles (+3,333)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 229,244 miles
- Test number
- 857238324622
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass225,911 miles (+1,966)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 225,911 miles
- Test number
- 220275035532
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass223,945 miles (+5,224)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 223,945 miles
- Test number
- 124762935340
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass218,721 miles (+4,841)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 218,721 miles
- Test number
- 273863234637
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass213,880 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 213,880 miles
- Test number
- 476884444469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail213,880 miles (+16,257)4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,880 miles
- Test number
- 698974744398
- Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass197,623 miles (+1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 197,623 miles
- Test number
- 306649833325
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
- NoteUndertrays fitted
Fail197,622 miles (+17,111)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,622 miles
- Test number
- 598708633357
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing low on outer edge
- NoteUndertrays fitted
Pass180,511 miles (+21,355)5 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 180,511 miles
- Test number
- 365903752381
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust silencer in poor condition center & rear
- NoteNearside outer cv boot weeping grease
Pass159,156 miles (+648)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 159,156 miles
- Test number
- 436740751355
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside inner cv boot torn
Fail158,508 miles (+23,010)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,508 miles
- Test number
- 869710041309
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNearside inner cv boot torn
Pass135,498 miles (+17,731)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 135,498 miles
- Test number
- 674600850398
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass117,767 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 117,767 miles
- Test number
- 250130059371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,745 miles (+20,448)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,745 miles
- Test number
- 960018649322
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass97,297 miles (+20,997)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 97,297 miles
- Test number
- 210684458367
- NoteStonechip in screen within limits.
Pass76,300 miles (+25,764)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 76,300 miles
- Test number
- 373713457327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,536 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 50,536 miles
- Test number
- 752325456395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S16 FAT
- Does S16 FAT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 FAT is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S16 FAT?
- The MOT on S16 FAT is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S16 FAT done?
- S16 FAT was recorded at 256,892 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 10,912 miles a year.
- Has S16 FAT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S16 FAT has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on S16 FAT 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 FAT find?
- S16 FAT passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.
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