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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

V16 ESVMOT history

V16 ESV is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 176,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

V16 ESV red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
176,690 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 ESV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 ESV was last recorded at 176,690 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2008: 69,519 miles, lower than 92,023 miles on 28 Feb 2007.

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
176,689 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,690 miles
  • 2025 – 169,767 miles
  • 2022 – 168,998 miles
  • 2021 – 166,784 miles
  • 2020 – 164,486 miles
  • 2019 – 162,628 miles
  • 2018 – 147,214 miles
  • 2017 – 137,941 miles
  • 2016 – 128,447 miles
  • 2015 – 116,322 miles
  • 2014 – 112,271 miles
  • 2013 – 110,866 miles
  • 2012 – 109,831 miles
  • 2011 – 108,421 miles
  • 2010 – 106,684 miles
  • 2009 – 103,849 miles
  • 2008 – 69,519 miles
  • 2007 – 92,023 miles
  • 2006 – 77,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,690 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to suspension arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass176,690 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    176,690 miles
    Test number
    464756764704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail176,689 miles (+6,922)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,689 miles
    Test number
    397808016015
    • DangerousCentral Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass169,767 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    169,767 miles
    Test number
    270319684316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,998 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    168,998 miles
    Test number
    880174048640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail168,998 miles (+2,214)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,998 miles
    Test number
    803177727495
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass166,784 miles (+26)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    166,784 miles
    Test number
    852267488349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail166,758 miles (+2,272)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,758 miles
    Test number
    507869855539
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Body to suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass164,486 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    164,486 miles
    Test number
    706775788953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail164,481 miles (+1,853)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,481 miles
    Test number
    721543508236
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass162,628 miles (+15,414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    162,628 miles
    Test number
    113331864556
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  11. Pass147,214 miles (+9,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    147,214 miles
    Test number
    693490307504
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass137,941 miles (+9,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    137,941 miles
    Test number
    760423465397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass128,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    128,447 miles
    Test number
    443962929532
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake shows sign of overheating at some time

  14. Fail128,447 miles (+12,125)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,447 miles
    Test number
    318366047754
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp effected by stop light (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake shows sign of overheating at some time

  15. Pass116,322 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    116,322 miles
    Test number
    225845405470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass112,271 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    112,271 miles
    Test number
    207712824412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail112,263 miles (+1,397)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,263 miles
    Test number
    459513314179
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass110,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    110,866 miles
    Test number
    475498103175
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Fail110,758 miles (+927)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,758 miles
    Test number
    959768103138
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass109,831 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    109,831 miles
    Test number
    275319502424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass108,421 miles (+1,737)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    108,421 miles
    Test number
    975385101104
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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)
    • NoteNearside and offside steering rack arm inner ball joints have slight play
    • NoteOffside number plate bulb dim, dirty connection?

  22. Pass106,684 miles (+2,835)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    106,684 miles
    Test number
    283236310428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack

  23. Pass103,849 miles (+34,330)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    103,849 miles
    Test number
    670550399013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass69,519 miles (-22,504)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,519 miles
    Test number
    752124068054
    • NoteFront indicators

  25. Pass92,023 miles (+14,528)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    92,023 miles
    Test number
    161119357008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    77,495 miles
    Test number
    354070836044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 ESV

Does V16 ESV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 ESV is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 ESV?
The MOT on V16 ESV is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 ESV done?
V16 ESV was recorded at 176,690 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 4,823 miles a year.
Has V16 ESV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 ESV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V16 ESV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V16 ESV find?
V16 ESV passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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