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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S16 LRYMOT history

S16 LRY is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 253,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2024.

S16 LRY yellow Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Oct 2025
Mileage
253,580 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 LRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 LRY was last recorded at 253,580 miles on 5 Oct 2024, 3,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
250,053 miles · 25 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
3,527 miles
Average per year
8,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 253,580 miles
  • 2023 – 250,053 miles
  • 2022 – 248,122 miles
  • 2021 – 175,431 miles
  • 2019 – 164,455 miles
  • 2018 – 161,038 miles
  • 2017 – 156,432 miles
  • 2016 – 148,543 miles
  • 2015 – 145,277 miles
  • 2014 – 141,771 miles
  • 2013 – 139,645 miles
  • 2012 – 136,804 miles
  • 2011 – 133,976 miles
  • 2010 – 127,349 miles
  • 2009 – 113,930 miles
  • 2008 – 101,080 miles
  • 2007 – 95,648 miles
  • 2006 – 90,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,580 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,580 miles (+3,527)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    253,580 miles
    Test number
    357830561925
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass250,053 miles (+1,931)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    250,053 miles
    Test number
    661107557051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass248,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    248,122 miles
    Test number
    836566130660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail248,122 miles (+72,691)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,122 miles
    Test number
    273088698535
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  5. Pass175,431 miles (+10,976)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    175,431 miles
    Test number
    757953944186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    164,455 miles
    Test number
    343881293005
    • AdvisorySlight play inner tie rods

  7. Fail164,455 miles (+3,417)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,455 miles
    Test number
    388028299771
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play inner tie rods

  8. Pass161,038 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    161,038 miles
    Test number
    482479248110
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail161,029 miles (+4,597)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,029 miles
    Test number
    607260636413
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass156,432 miles (+7,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    156,432 miles
    Test number
    893002531803
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass148,543 miles (+3,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    148,543 miles
    Test number
    332854391385
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass145,277 miles (+13)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    145,277 miles
    Test number
    249888745478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise replace n/s hand brake outer cable

  13. Fail145,264 miles (+3,493)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,264 miles
    Test number
    455549735162
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvise replace n/s hand brake outer cable

  14. Pass141,771 miles (+2,126)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    141,771 miles
    Test number
    598155014185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/sf inside door handle broken but door still opens from inside

  15. Pass139,645 miles (+1)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    139,645 miles
    Test number
    636806323106
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/sf shocker cover corroded
    • NoteSteering rack pipes corroded

  16. Fail139,644 miles (+2,840)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,644 miles
    Test number
    656106113119
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/sf shocker cover corroded
    • NoteSteering rack pipes corroded

  17. Pass136,804 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    136,804 miles
    Test number
    716581662026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail136,799 miles (+2,823)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,799 miles
    Test number
    519144352040
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass133,976 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    133,976 miles
    Test number
    618523261055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Fail133,976 miles (+6,627)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,976 miles
    Test number
    415606251004
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass127,349 miles (+13,419)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    127,349 miles
    Test number
    934044230005
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass113,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    113,930 miles
    Test number
    203451949021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail113,930 miles (+12,850)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,930 miles
    Test number
    643451949021
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass101,080 miles (+5,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    101,080 miles
    Test number
    171078238041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass95,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    95,648 miles
    Test number
    774349227045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail95,648 miles (+4,918)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,648 miles
    Test number
    571496327015
    • FailureNearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

  27. Pass90,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    90,730 miles
    Test number
    150939016086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 LRY

Does S16 LRY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S16 LRY expired on 4 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S16 LRY?
The MOT on S16 LRY expired on 4 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S16 LRY done?
S16 LRY was recorded at 253,580 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2024, an average of 8,704 miles a year.
Has S16 LRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 LRY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on S16 LRY 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 LRY find?
S16 LRY passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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