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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

S16 NPWMOT history

S16 NPW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

S16 NPW red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
112,481 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 NPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 NPW was last recorded at 112,481 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,481 miles · 24 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,481 miles
  • 2025 – 108,904 miles
  • 2024 – 107,438 miles
  • 2023 – 105,874 miles
  • 2022 – 104,088 miles
  • 2021 – 101,347 miles
  • 2020 – 99,666 miles
  • 2019 – 98,749 miles
  • 2018 – 96,313 miles
  • 2017 – 87,854 miles
  • 2016 – 83,523 miles
  • 2015 – 79,064 miles
  • 2014 – 74,155 miles
  • 2013 – 68,215 miles
  • 2012 – 58,666 miles
  • 2011 – 49,797 miles
  • 2010 – 39,562 miles
  • 2009 – 30,895 miles
  • 2008 – 23,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,481 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,481 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    112,481 miles
    Test number
    122818126526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail112,481 miles (+3,577)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,481 miles
    Test number
    178555825277
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass108,904 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    108,904 miles
    Test number
    805644445626
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail108,902 miles (+1,464)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,902 miles
    Test number
    921034983858
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass107,438 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    107,438 miles
    Test number
    836425072188
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail107,436 miles (+1,562)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,436 miles
    Test number
    592450965492
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass105,874 miles (+1,786)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,874 miles
    Test number
    301631319098
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Pass104,088 miles (+2,741)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    104,088 miles
    Test number
    501364316647
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass101,347 miles (+1,681)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    101,347 miles
    Test number
    879977967753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,666 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    99,666 miles
    Test number
    200762512065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres front to rear

  11. Fail99,666 miles (+917)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,666 miles
    Test number
    388987145487
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres front to rear

  12. Pass98,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,749 miles
    Test number
    491196361987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,749 miles (+2,436)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,749 miles
    Test number
    186340501453
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  14. Pass96,313 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,313 miles
    Test number
    740769182981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAfter market lowering suspension fitted

  15. Fail96,313 miles (+8,459)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,313 miles
    Test number
    364046847301
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAfter market lowering suspension fitted

  16. Pass87,854 miles (+4,331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,854 miles
    Test number
    665973855963
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear of both mainline (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass83,523 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,523 miles
    Test number
    676978750669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,064 miles (+4,909)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,064 miles
    Test number
    715416255053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear number plate light dim.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass74,155 miles (+5,940)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,155 miles
    Test number
    377306964030
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass68,215 miles (+9,549)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,215 miles
    Test number
    225438053037
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Pass58,666 miles (+8,869)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,666 miles
    Test number
    329835052087
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs becoming worn and lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads 5mm approx

  22. Pass49,797 miles (+10,235)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,797 miles
    Test number
    915182061032
    • NoteSlight wear to all brake discs

  23. Pass39,562 miles (+8,667)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,562 miles
    Test number
    904140260040
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges slightly.
    • NoteRear number plate slightly discoloured.

  24. Pass30,895 miles (+7,602)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,895 miles
    Test number
    594156659084
    • NoteAll brake discs becoming worn and lipped

  25. Pass23,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,293 miles
    Test number
    992843458017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 NPW

Does S16 NPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 NPW is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 NPW?
The MOT on S16 NPW is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 NPW done?
S16 NPW was recorded at 112,481 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 4,798 miles a year.
Has S16 NPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 NPW has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 NPW 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 NPW find?
S16 NPW passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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