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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue and White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

T16 LGCMOT history

T16 LGC is a blue and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
138,827 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 LGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 LGC was last recorded at 138,827 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,816 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
6,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,827 miles
  • 2024 – 133,106 miles
  • 2023 – 127,066 miles
  • 2022 – 121,843 miles
  • 2021 – 116,360 miles
  • 2020 – 112,598 miles
  • 2019 – 108,481 miles
  • 2018 – 97,229 miles
  • 2017 – 91,245 miles
  • 2016 – 80,600 miles
  • 2015 – 65,700 miles
  • 2013 – 55,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,827 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySlight play steering rack endRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,827 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    138,827 miles
    Test number
    310686430955
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisorySlight play steering rack end

  2. Fail138,816 miles (+5,710)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,816 miles
    Test number
    205446278358
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisorySlight play steering rack end

  3. Pass133,106 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    133,106 miles
    Test number
    855009386123
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail133,103 miles (+6,037)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,103 miles
    Test number
    599418416315
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,066 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,066 miles
    Test number
    925965348542
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail127,065 miles (+13)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,065 miles
    Test number
    136701691640
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative Roller switch (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure and chafing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail127,052 miles (+5,209)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,052 miles
    Test number
    732796821355
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40 r20 106w xl (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported mounting bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes worn on both front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,843 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,843 miles
    Test number
    208532161846
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both rear bushes, on front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail121,758 miles (+5,398)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,758 miles
    Test number
    518196958051
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in both rear bushes, on front suspension arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,360 miles (+154)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,360 miles
    Test number
    631234824847
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail116,206 miles (+3,608)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,206 miles
    Test number
    851814704086
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass112,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,598 miles
    Test number
    287642080517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,598 miles (+4,117)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,598 miles
    Test number
    142565160079
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass108,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,481 miles
    Test number
    335864530030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,481 miles (+4,756)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,481 miles
    Test number
    702977523592
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass103,725 miles (+6,496)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,725 miles
    Test number
    663085556743
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass97,229 miles (+5,984)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    97,229 miles
    Test number
    558614915170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass91,245 miles (+10,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    91,245 miles
    Test number
    839498371428
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper stop lamp removed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Pass80,600 miles (+14,900)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    80,600 miles
    Test number
    119954105340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    65,700 miles
    Test number
    629676425005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail65,700 miles (+10,506)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,700 miles
    Test number
    189364125483
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass55,194 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,194 miles
    Test number
    205174933381
    • NoteOff side front steering arm has slight play
    • NoteOff side front tyre outer wall damaged

Questions about T16 LGC

Does T16 LGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 LGC is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T16 LGC?
The MOT on T16 LGC is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 LGC done?
T16 LGC was recorded at 138,827 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 6,950 miles a year.
Has T16 LGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 LGC has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T16 LGC 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 LGC find?
T16 LGC passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; slight play steering rack end.

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