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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T16 SWMMOT history

T16 SWM is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 172,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
172,156 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 SWM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 SWM was last recorded at 172,156 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 5,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,747 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,409 miles
Average per year
7,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,156 miles
  • 2024 – 166,747 miles
  • 2023 – 161,580 miles
  • 2022 – 154,597 miles
  • 2021 – 147,100 miles
  • 2020 – 137,230 miles
  • 2018 – 131,131 miles
  • 2017 – 122,852 miles
  • 2016 – 116,325 miles
  • 2015 – 105,513 miles
  • 2014 – 99,774 miles
  • 2013 – 96,388 miles
  • 2012 – 89,843 miles
  • 2011 – 81,007 miles
  • 2010 – 64,052 miles
  • 2009 – 49,155 miles
  • 2008 – 37,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,156 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion at + suspension components area prescribed

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,156 miles (+5,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    172,156 miles
    Test number
    957792835162
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion at + suspension components area prescribed

  2. Pass166,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,747 miles
    Test number
    637907274852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail166,747 miles (+5,167)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,747 miles
    Test number
    367262014470
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass161,580 miles (+6,983)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    161,580 miles
    Test number
    457947645911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,597 miles (+7,497)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    154,597 miles
    Test number
    891762263688
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (offside)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Pipe corroding (leading to brake flexi pipe) both sides

  6. Pass147,100 miles (+9,870)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,100 miles
    Test number
    150022805267
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass137,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,230 miles
    Test number
    957600764552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail137,228 miles (+3,581)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,228 miles
    Test number
    245167318232
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass133,647 miles (+2,516)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    133,647 miles
    Test number
    197664165177
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass131,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    131,131 miles
    Test number
    954644167909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail131,131 miles (+8,279)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,131 miles
    Test number
    620512344083
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass122,852 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    122,852 miles
    Test number
    671158830294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail122,831 miles (+6,506)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,831 miles
    Test number
    479251137102
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass116,325 miles (+10,812)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    116,325 miles
    Test number
    718345819819
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre on 1.6mm

  15. Pass105,513 miles (+5,739)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,513 miles
    Test number
    346156375004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass99,774 miles (+3,386)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    99,774 miles
    Test number
    116047084498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  17. Pass96,388 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,388 miles
    Test number
    396215293084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail96,385 miles (+6,542)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,385 miles
    Test number
    616735693035
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass89,843 miles (+8,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    89,843 miles
    Test number
    567815562067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass81,007 miles (+16,955)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,007 miles
    Test number
    285259141069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,052 miles
    Test number
    194554740087
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail64,052 miles (+14,897)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,052 miles
    Test number
    563664640046
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass49,155 miles (+11,514)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,155 miles
    Test number
    241673269046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,641 miles
    Test number
    462396138077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail37,641 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,641 miles
    Test number
    643062238082
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T16 SWM

Does T16 SWM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 SWM is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T16 SWM?
The MOT on T16 SWM is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 SWM done?
T16 SWM was recorded at 172,156 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 7,554 miles a year.
Has T16 SWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 SWM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T16 SWM 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 SWM find?
T16 SWM passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: general corrosion at + suspension components area prescribed.

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