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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 1,968 cc

T316 SMRMOT history

T316 SMR is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2025
Mileage
106,194 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T316 SMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
28 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T316 SMR was last recorded at 106,194 miles on 28 May 2024, 2,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2023: 104,061 miles, lower than 108,700 miles on 7 Jan 2022.

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
104,061 miles · 2 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
2,133 miles
Average per year
2,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 106,194 miles
  • 2023 – 104,061 miles
  • 2022 – 108,700 miles
  • 2021 – 103,941 miles
  • 2019 – 103,200 miles
  • 2018 – 102,414 miles
  • 2017 – 101,794 miles
  • 2016 – 99,459 miles
  • 2015 – 96,382 miles
  • 2014 – 92,217 miles
  • 2013 – 89,641 miles
  • 2012 – 86,932 miles
  • 2011 – 84,698 miles
  • 2010 – 82,951 miles
  • 2009 – 80,650 miles
  • 2008 – 79,549 miles
  • 2007 – 73,652 miles
  • 2006 – 66,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,194 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,194 miles (+2,133)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    106,194 miles
    Test number
    486972438249
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,061 miles (-4,639)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    104,061 miles
    Test number
    353591134624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass108,700 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,700 miles
    Test number
    452917255996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,941 miles (+741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,941 miles
    Test number
    839118807054
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass103,200 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,200 miles
    Test number
    276751612162
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall cracking and split

  6. Fail103,200 miles (+786)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,200 miles
    Test number
    432393860862
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall cracking and split

  7. Pass102,414 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,414 miles
    Test number
    166151069898
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail102,411 miles (+617)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,411 miles
    Test number
    717612527752
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp not working

  9. Pass101,794 miles (+2,335)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    101,794 miles
    Test number
    315693379378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,459 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,459 miles
    Test number
    142291082414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,457 miles (+3,075)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,457 miles
    Test number
    660543841582
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed flexi pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass96,382 miles (+4,165)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,382 miles
    Test number
    859071293178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass92,217 miles (+2,576)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,217 miles
    Test number
    178584224236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass89,641 miles (+2,709)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    89,641 miles
    Test number
    395615223404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass86,932 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,932 miles
    Test number
    977558322299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,698 miles (+1,747)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,698 miles
    Test number
    516997661141
    • NoteRear brake disks corroded

  17. Pass82,951 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    82,951 miles
    Test number
    314760160149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,903 miles (+2,253)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,903 miles
    Test number
    603749850116
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass80,650 miles (+1,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    80,650 miles
    Test number
    124412859123
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass79,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,549 miles
    Test number
    532281868104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,548 miles (+5,896)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,548 miles
    Test number
    632141468146
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass73,652 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    73,652 miles
    Test number
    601323667110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail73,652 miles (+6,959)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,652 miles
    Test number
    382522867195
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  24. Pass66,693 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    66,693 miles
    Test number
    561150666125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth headlights are for left hand drive but tape fitted on lenses to alter beam pattern

  25. Fail66,693 miles2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,693 miles
    Test number
    491810666140
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth headlights are for left hand drive but tape fiitted on lenses to alter beam pattern
    • NotePower steering belt squealing

Questions about T316 SMR

Does T316 SMR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T316 SMR expired on 1 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T316 SMR?
The MOT on T316 SMR expired on 1 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T316 SMR done?
T316 SMR was recorded at 106,194 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2024, an average of 2,198 miles a year.
Has T316 SMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T316 SMR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on T316 SMR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T316 SMR find?
T316 SMR passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective.

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