
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
T16 AMEMOT history
T16 AME is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 28 MOT tests, with 210,658 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 210,658 mi
- At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 15 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 9,561 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T16 AME
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T16 AME was last recorded at 210,658 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 210,652 miles · 14 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 9,561 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 210,658 miles
- 2025 – 201,866 miles
- 2024 – 191,837 miles
- 2023 – 181,516 miles
- 2022 – 172,939 miles
- 2021 – 165,225 miles
- 2020 – 157,396 miles
- 2019 – 149,842 miles
- 2018 – 143,458 miles
- 2017 – 135,756 miles
- 2016 – 124,960 miles
- 2015 – 114,077 miles
- 2014 – 105,721 miles
- 2013 – 96,234 miles
- 2011 – 73,544 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBoth front arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside front Side repeater loose.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to suspension arm.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to suspension arm.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Service brake has a slightly reduced effort.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust mounting defective Rear tailpipe exhaust mounting - Body has excessive corrosion. Exhaust not likely to fall from vehicle.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush severely deteriorated.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush severely deteriorated.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 17 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass210,658 miles (+6)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 210,658 miles
- Test number
- 488557214691
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside front Side repeater loose.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative.
Fail210,652 miles (+8,786)3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,652 miles
- Test number
- 692833431072
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside front Side repeater loose.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative.
Pass201,866 miles1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 201,866 miles
- Test number
- 509124708578
- MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to suspension arm. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to suspension arm. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake has a significantly reduced.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake has a slightly reduced effort.
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting excessively corroded - Silencer not likely to fall off. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative.
Fail201,866 miles (+10,029)2 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,866 miles
- Test number
- 891105582328
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to suspension arm. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to suspension arm. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake has a significantly reduced.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake has a slightly reduced effort.
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer mounting excessively corroded - Silencer not likely to fall off. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryReverse lights inoperative.
Pass191,837 miles (+52)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 191,837 miles
- Test number
- 553372883761
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear tailpipe exhaust mounting - Body has excessive corrosion. Exhaust not likely to fall from vehicle. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush severely deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to suspension arm. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush severely deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to suspension arm. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake has a significantly reduced effort.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake has a slightly reduced effort.
- AdvisoryPower steering pump noisey in operation.
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Fail191,785 miles (+10,269)10 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,785 miles
- Test number
- 175385950115
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Power steering component leaking Severe pas oil seepage from rack boot. (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Power steering component leaking Severe pas oil seepage from rack boot. (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear tailpipe exhaust mounting - Body has excessive corrosion. Exhaust not likely to fall from vehicle. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush severely deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to suspension arm. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush severely deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule From body to suspension arm. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake has a significantly reduced effort.
- AdvisoryPower steering pump noisey in operation.
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Pass181,516 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 181,516 miles
- Test number
- 472847466507
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail181,514 miles (+8,575)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,514 miles
- Test number
- 859925547882
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass172,939 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 172,939 miles
- Test number
- 345661435704
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps are dim
Fail172,938 miles (+7,713)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,938 miles
- Test number
- 423855263659
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamps are dim
Pass165,225 miles (+56)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 165,225 miles
- Test number
- 416772580387
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail165,169 miles (+7,773)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,169 miles
- Test number
- 756405719668
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass157,396 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 157,396 miles
- Test number
- 221984078856
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight horizontal movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail157,396 miles (+7,554)2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,396 miles
- Test number
- 811321231721
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade insecure (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight horizontal movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass149,842 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 149,842 miles
- Test number
- 766350707889
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 child seats fitted on back bench
Fail149,842 miles (+6,384)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,842 miles
- Test number
- 836191541451
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 child seats fitted on back bench
Pass143,458 miles (+155)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 143,458 miles
- Test number
- 587798308621
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both
- AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint boots deteriorated
Fail143,303 miles (+7,547)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,303 miles
- Test number
- 743003794784
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both
- AdvisoryBoth front lower ball joint boots deteriorated
Pass135,756 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 135,756 miles
- Test number
- 461891738470
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes have play
Fail135,756 miles (+10,796)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,756 miles
- Test number
- 716487322466
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes have play
Pass124,960 miles (+112)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 124,960 miles
- Test number
- 639359260409
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3k left (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2k left (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)
Fail124,848 miles (+10,771)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,848 miles
- Test number
- 751626315293
- FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam main bean staying on (1.7.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3k left (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1-2k left (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded (3.5.1i)
Pass114,077 miles (+8,356)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 114,077 miles
- Test number
- 838416485065
- NoteE.m.l light on
Pass105,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 105,721 miles
- Test number
- 949561584030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,721 miles (+9,487)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,721 miles
- Test number
- 109141684064
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass96,234 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 96,234 miles
- Test number
- 106346283472
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail96,231 miles (+22,687)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,231 miles
- Test number
- 926144283012
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass73,544 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 73,544 miles
- Test number
- 945461921340
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T16 AME
- Does T16 AME currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 AME is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T16 AME?
- The MOT on T16 AME is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T16 AME done?
- T16 AME was recorded at 210,658 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 9,561 miles a year.
- Has T16 AME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T16 AME has failed 13 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T16 AME 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 T16 AME find?
- T16 AME passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; both front arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated.; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 4 more.
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