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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S16 PCHMOT history

S16 PCH is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 117,921 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

S16 PCH red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
117,921 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,586 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 PCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 PCH was last recorded at 117,921 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,247 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
674 miles
Average per year
1,586 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,921 miles
  • 2025 – 117,247 miles
  • 2024 – 116,685 miles
  • 2023 – 115,391 miles
  • 2022 – 114,912 miles
  • 2020 – 113,351 miles
  • 2019 – 112,485 miles
  • 2016 – 110,896 miles
  • 2015 – 103,527 miles
  • 2014 – 99,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,921 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion throughout vehicle

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.

  • Offside Front Chassi Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Spare wheel missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 20 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,921 miles (+674)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    117,921 miles
    Test number
    183923968850
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion throughout vehicle
  2. Pass117,247 miles (+562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    117,247 miles
    Test number
    802494571215
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass116,685 miles (+1,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    116,685 miles
    Test number
    710241225008
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass115,391 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    115,391 miles
    Test number
    576561567372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Chassi Corroded
  5. Fail115,390 miles (+478)11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,390 miles
    Test number
    772624956484
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Chassi Corroded
  6. Pass114,912 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    114,912 miles
    Test number
    150228534798
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. Fail114,912 miles (+1,561)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,912 miles
    Test number
    397579958071
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. Pass113,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,351 miles
    Test number
    203759260064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,351 miles (+866)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,351 miles
    Test number
    584394073676
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass112,485 miles (+1,589)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,485 miles
    Test number
    744731075949
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass110,896 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    110,896 miles
    Test number
    850039248049
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing
  12. Fail110,883 miles (+7,356)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,883 miles
    Test number
    287910835432
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing
  13. Pass103,527 miles (+4,182)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    103,527 miles
    Test number
    122519927853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    99,345 miles
    Test number
    986563394221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 PCH

Does S16 PCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 PCH is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 PCH?
The MOT on S16 PCH is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 PCH done?
S16 PCH was recorded at 117,921 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 1,586 miles a year.
Has S16 PCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 PCH has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S16 PCH 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 PCH find?
S16 PCH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; underbody corrosion throughout vehicle.

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