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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T16 VWCMOT history

T16 VWC is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
132,778 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 VWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 VWC was last recorded at 132,778 miles on 14 May 2026, 1,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2010: 18,613 miles, lower than 46,518 miles on 13 Feb 2009.

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
131,159 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,619 miles
Average per year
5,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,778 miles
  • 2025 – 131,159 miles
  • 2024 – 128,014 miles
  • 2023 – 125,613 miles
  • 2022 – 123,380 miles
  • 2021 – 122,183 miles
  • 2019 – 115,355 miles
  • 2018 – 109,138 miles
  • 2017 – 107,335 miles
  • 2016 – 104,410 miles
  • 2015 – 98,675 miles
  • 2014 – 91,628 miles
  • 2013 – 82,917 miles
  • 2012 – 76,189 miles
  • 2011 – 67,953 miles
  • 2010 – 18,613 miles
  • 2009 – 46,518 miles
  • 2008 – 33,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,778 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded O/S/R and N/S/R

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/R and N/S/R

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both rear shock absorbers are corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,778 miles (+1,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    132,778 miles
    Test number
    427694248073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass131,159 miles (+3,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2026
    Odometer
    131,159 miles
    Test number
    315372984862
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass128,014 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2025
    Odometer
    128,014 miles
    Test number
    197020413490
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail128,001 miles (+2,388)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,001 miles
    Test number
    880822222521
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/R and N/S/R covered in Grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass125,613 miles (+2,233)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    125,613 miles
    Test number
    808254398890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass123,380 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,380 miles
    Test number
    545287298974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass122,183 miles (+6,828)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    122,183 miles
    Test number
    263503829545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,355 miles (+6,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,355 miles
    Test number
    902234538655
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass109,138 miles (+1,803)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,138 miles
    Test number
    219873555759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,335 miles
    Test number
    138789031440
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  11. Fail107,335 miles (+2,925)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,335 miles
    Test number
    551205290665
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers are corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  12. Pass104,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,410 miles
    Test number
    134347769644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,410 miles (+5,735)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,410 miles
    Test number
    183694134632
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass98,675 miles (+7,047)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,675 miles
    Test number
    105852115217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass91,628 miles (+8,711)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,628 miles
    Test number
    536558594130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass82,917 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,917 miles
    Test number
    215258643132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail82,917 miles (+6,728)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,917 miles
    Test number
    869098943161
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail76,189 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,189 miles
    Test number
    235298132115
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front brake flexis deteriorated
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  19. Pass76,189 miles (+8,236)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,189 miles
    Test number
    715938032105
    • NoteBoth front brake flexis deteriorated
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  20. Pass67,953 miles (+49,340)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,953 miles
    Test number
    325285421068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,613 miles (-27,905)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    18,613 miles
    Test number
    404446840048
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn slightly

  22. Pass46,518 miles (+13,036)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,518 miles
    Test number
    562374849040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,482 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,482 miles
    Test number
    162668838095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T16 VWC

Does T16 VWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 VWC is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 VWC?
The MOT on T16 VWC is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 VWC done?
T16 VWC was recorded at 132,778 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 5,437 miles a year.
Has T16 VWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 VWC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T16 VWC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T16 VWC find?
T16 VWC passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside.

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