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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T316 APSMOT history

T316 APS is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 195,424 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2024
Mileage
195,424 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2023
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,591 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T316 APS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T316 APS was last recorded at 195,424 miles on 14 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,424 miles · 31 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,591 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 195,424 miles
  • 2021 – 191,075 miles
  • 2019 – 180,750 miles
  • 2018 – 173,551 miles
  • 2017 – 164,244 miles
  • 2016 – 159,098 miles
  • 2014 – 150,485 miles
  • 2013 – 143,804 miles
  • 2012 – 134,098 miles
  • 2011 – 130,710 miles
  • 2010 – 127,111 miles
  • 2009 – 124,842 miles
  • 2008 – 118,112 miles
  • 2007 – 101,876 miles
  • 2006 – 85,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,424 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wing CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wing and OutriggerRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySliding Door Step CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Central Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded and snapped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,424 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    195,424 miles
    Test number
    554979960837
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wing Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wing and Outrigger
    • AdvisorySliding Door Step Corroded

  2. Fail195,424 miles (+4,349)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,424 miles
    Test number
    523036987997
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer and Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wing Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wing and Outrigger
    • AdvisorySliding Door Step Corroded

  3. Pass191,075 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    191,075 miles
    Test number
    547598478652
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody corrosion

  4. Fail191,043 miles (+10,293)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,043 miles
    Test number
    496818872098
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced small hole on sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTank strap required off side

  5. Pass180,750 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    180,750 miles
    Test number
    159623574938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail180,745 miles (+7,194)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,745 miles
    Test number
    574271117612
    • MajorBrake performance not tested reverse gear cannot be engaged (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested unable to do brake test no reverse gear (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse gear cannot be engaged

  7. Pass173,551 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    173,551 miles
    Test number
    971756295856
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded and snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  8. Fail173,551 miles (+9,307)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,551 miles
    Test number
    906510337435
    • DangerousFront Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire area around number one injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded and snapped (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  9. Pass164,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    164,244 miles
    Test number
    891762852932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail164,244 miles (+5,146)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,244 miles
    Test number
    811161419110
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section of system (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass159,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    159,098 miles
    Test number
    107847204328
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail159,098 miles (+8,613)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,098 miles
    Test number
    210152829064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass150,485 miles (+6,681)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    150,485 miles
    Test number
    866591014301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass143,804 miles (+9,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    143,804 miles
    Test number
    356588683406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  15. Pass134,098 miles (+411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    134,098 miles
    Test number
    356725862422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  16. Fail133,687 miles (+2,977)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,687 miles
    Test number
    479404832298
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass130,710 miles (+10)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    130,710 miles
    Test number
    568242041264
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  18. Fail130,700 miles (+3,589)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,700 miles
    Test number
    419312231259
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  19. Fail127,111 miles5 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,111 miles
    Test number
    812872720267
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  20. Pass127,111 miles (+2,269)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    127,111 miles
    Test number
    980752420214
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  21. Pass124,842 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    124,842 miles
    Test number
    372754529455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail124,180 miles (+6,068)7 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,180 miles
    Test number
    524614979162
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass118,112 miles (+516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    118,112 miles
    Test number
    493301928214
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail117,596 miles (+15,720)1 dangerous10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,596 miles
    Test number
    264707508270
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass101,876 miles (+16,595)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    101,876 miles
    Test number
    662112817259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass85,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    85,281 miles
    Test number
    502590256143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T316 APS

Does T316 APS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T316 APS expired on 13 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T316 APS?
The MOT on T316 APS expired on 13 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T316 APS done?
T316 APS was recorded at 195,424 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2023, an average of 6,591 miles a year.
Has T316 APS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T316 APS has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T316 APS 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 T316 APS find?
T316 APS passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2023 with 5 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front inner wing corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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