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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

S16 REKMOT history

S16 REK is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 222,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

S16 REK green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
222,237 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 REK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 REK was last recorded at 222,237 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 3,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Aug 2009: 2,250 miles, lower than 107,594 miles on 26 Aug 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
218,983 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,254 miles
Average per year
7,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 222,237 miles
  • 2025 – 218,983 miles
  • 2024 – 214,256 miles
  • 2023 – 206,281 miles
  • 2022 – 200,404 miles
  • 2021 – 198,019 miles
  • 2020 – 196,163 miles
  • 2019 – 192,227 miles
  • 2018 – 189,758 miles
  • 2017 – 189,421 miles
  • 2016 – 186,604 miles
  • 2015 – 184,736 miles
  • 2014 – 182,270 miles
  • 2013 – 178,488 miles
  • 2012 – 171,843 miles
  • 2011 – 166,923 miles
  • 2010 – 156,825 miles
  • 2009 – 2,250 miles
  • 2008 – 107,594 miles
  • 2007 – 83,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,237 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear wish bones (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 22 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,237 miles (+3,254)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    222,237 miles
    Test number
    135552615955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear wish bones (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass218,983 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    218,983 miles
    Test number
    163020308670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder side heavily undersealed

  3. Fail218,983 miles (+4,727)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,983 miles
    Test number
    945896101043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering arm slight play
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnder side heavily undersealed

  4. Pass214,256 miles (+7,975)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    214,256 miles
    Test number
    596566235669
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle and components
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust Heat shield deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak engine area

  5. Pass206,281 miles (+7)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    206,281 miles
    Test number
    169189262963
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail206,274 miles (+5,870)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,274 miles
    Test number
    794755847639
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass200,404 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    200,404 miles
    Test number
    943169634030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear foot & handbrake performances low

  8. Fail200,402 miles (+2,383)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,402 miles
    Test number
    546092798220
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear foot & handbrake performances low

  9. Pass198,019 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    198,019 miles
    Test number
    266713085527
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail198,014 miles (+1,851)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,014 miles
    Test number
    973312783126
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin at manifold (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass196,163 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    196,163 miles
    Test number
    996377137905
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail196,163 miles (+3,936)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,163 miles
    Test number
    492969044683
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass192,227 miles (+2,469)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    192,227 miles
    Test number
    893767117124
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass189,758 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    189,758 miles
    Test number
    704275945049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass189,421 miles (+2,817)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    189,421 miles
    Test number
    709929327318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass186,604 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    186,604 miles
    Test number
    346253842759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail186,604 miles (+1,868)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,604 miles
    Test number
    394365070182
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass184,736 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    184,736 miles
    Test number
    727312880031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass184,736 miles (+2,466)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    184,736 miles
    Test number
    487019917969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass182,270 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    182,270 miles
    Test number
    739894924243
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  21. Fail182,270 miles (+3,782)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,270 miles
    Test number
    818613524291
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  22. Pass178,488 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    178,488 miles
    Test number
    759472563259
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust box rusty

  23. Fail178,488 miles (+6,645)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,488 miles
    Test number
    279681763218
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust box rusty

  24. Pass171,843 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    171,843 miles
    Test number
    336020622251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre and rear silencers deteriorated

  25. Fail171,843 miles (+4,920)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,843 miles
    Test number
    477560222205
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre and rear silencers deteriorated

  26. Pass166,923 miles (+73)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    166,923 miles
    Test number
    966812821289
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/S/F anti roll bar drop link top joint boot split, all tyres deteriated

  27. Fail166,850 miles (+10,025)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,850 miles
    Test number
    165156611282
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteO/S/F anti roll bar drop link top joint boot split, all tyres deteriated

  28. Pass156,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    156,825 miles
    Test number
    753777130275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail156,825 miles (+154,575)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,825 miles
    Test number
    153776030246
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  30. Pass2,250 miles (-105,344)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    2,250 miles
    Test number
    302608939457
    • NoteN/s mirror temp repair

  31. Pass107,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    107,594 miles
    Test number
    154269738223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail107,594 miles (+23,723)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,594 miles
    Test number
    432725238259
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  33. Pass83,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    83,871 miles
    Test number
    583504537277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 REK

Does S16 REK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 REK is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 REK?
The MOT on S16 REK is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 REK done?
S16 REK was recorded at 222,237 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 7,294 miles a year.
Has S16 REK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 REK has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on S16 REK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S16 REK find?
S16 REK passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear wish bones.

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