Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc
T216 SOAMOT history
T216 SOA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 241,630 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 241,630 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,242 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T216 SOA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T216 SOA was last recorded at 241,630 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 241,625 miles · 18 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 5,242 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 241,630 miles
- 2025 – 239,058 miles
- 2024 – 235,590 miles
- 2023 – 232,821 miles
- 2022 – 230,767 miles
- 2020 – 226,858 miles
- 2019 – 225,788 miles
- 2018 – 224,314 miles
- 2017 – 220,814 miles
- 2016 – 215,071 miles
- 2015 – 207,491 miles
- 2014 – 200,652 miles
- 2013 – 193,138 miles
- 2012 – 186,436 miles
- 2011 – 179,820 miles
- 2010 – 171,674 miles
- 2009 – 161,861 miles
- 2008 – 154,887 miles
- 2007 – 144,727 miles
- 2006 – 138,611 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass241,630 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/side rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Front Inner Wing Holed and Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 31 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass241,630 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 241,630 miles
- Test number
- 338526385290
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/side rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fail241,625 miles (+2,567)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,625 miles
- Test number
- 461980671073
- MajorNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/side front chassis has hole from corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/side front wheel arch has hole from corrosion needs repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/side rear sil inner and outer have holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/side front chassis has hole from corrosion needs repair (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/side rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass239,058 miles (+3,468)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 239,058 miles
- Test number
- 866288072595
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass235,590 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 235,590 miles
- Test number
- 582304601980
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail235,589 miles (+2,768)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,589 miles
- Test number
- 920236930855
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Anti-Roll Bar D Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass232,821 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 232,821 miles
- Test number
- 635278664748
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wing Holed and Corroded
Fail232,818 miles (+2,051)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,818 miles
- Test number
- 655783653400
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Above Fuel Tank Brake Pipe Severely Corroded and Leaking Fluid (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D Link Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Drop Link Rubber Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill by B Piller and Seat Belt Mounting Points (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Inner Sill and Jacking Point Holed and Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Holed and Corroded at rear trailing arm mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wing Holed and Corroded
Pass230,767 miles (+3,909)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 230,767 miles
- Test number
- 636824906912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass226,858 miles (+1,070)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 226,858 miles
- Test number
- 368894470722
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass225,788 miles (+1)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 225,788 miles
- Test number
- 467658372488
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis support corroded/weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake pads about 60% worn
Fail225,787 miles (+1,473)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,787 miles
- Test number
- 291913232660
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis support holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis support corroded/weak (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake pads about 60% worn
Pass224,314 miles (+3,500)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 224,314 miles
- Test number
- 701791825781
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass220,814 miles (+5,743)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 220,814 miles
- Test number
- 996959424034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass215,071 miles (+7,580)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 215,071 miles
- Test number
- 262351324608
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,491 miles (+6,839)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 207,491 miles
- Test number
- 856611015289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass200,652 miles (+174)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 200,652 miles
- Test number
- 368452614292
- NoteNearside front tyre very close to limit
- NoteOffside front tyre very closae to limit
Fail200,478 miles (+7,340)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,478 miles
- Test number
- 958655204271
- FailureNearside Front 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside front tyre very close to limit
- NoteOffside front tyre very closae to limit
Pass193,138 miles (+6,702)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 193,138 miles
- Test number
- 156123303257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass186,436 miles (+6,616)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 186,436 miles
- Test number
- 618725812211
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteO/s steer rack end slight play
Pass179,820 miles (+76)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 179,820 miles
- Test number
- 297765391193
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail179,744 miles (+8,070)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,744 miles
- Test number
- 748042291131
- DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail171,674 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,674 miles
- Test number
- 191525590197
- Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass171,674 miles (+9,813)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 171,674 miles
- Test number
- 214705690486
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass161,861 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 161,861 miles
- Test number
- 721989609294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail161,861 miles (+6,974)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,861 miles
- Test number
- 353684109429
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass154,887 miles (+10,160)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 154,887 miles
- Test number
- 372111218204
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass144,727 miles (+6,116)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 144,727 miles
- Test number
- 881252307262
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSlight play detected in nearside and offside of steering rack
Pass138,611 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 138,611 miles
- Test number
- 722612016236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T216 SOA
- Does T216 SOA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T216 SOA is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T216 SOA?
- The MOT on T216 SOA is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T216 SOA done?
- T216 SOA was recorded at 241,630 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 5,242 miles a year.
- Has T216 SOA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T216 SOA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T216 SOA 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 T216 SOA find?
- T216 SOA passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear lower brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/side rear brake pipe corroded.
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