Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
X16 ARKMOT history
X16 ARK is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 174,681 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 174,681 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,229 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X16 ARK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 28 Mar 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X16 ARK was last recorded at 174,681 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 174,673 miles · 12 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 7,229 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,681 miles
- 2025 – 169,216 miles
- 2024 – 158,222 miles
- 2023 – 150,400 miles
- 2022 – 139,135 miles
- 2021 – 119,770 miles
- 2020 – 110,743 miles
- 2019 – 96,515 miles
- 2018 – 83,083 miles
- 2017 – 79,695 miles
- 2016 – 77,338 miles
- 2015 – 75,343 miles
- 2014 – 72,330 miles
- 2013 – 66,844 miles
- 2012 – 63,141 miles
- 2011 – 60,496 miles
- 2010 – 55,933 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,681 miles
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 11 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,681 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 174,681 miles
- Test number
- 216013343588
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Fail174,673 miles (+5,457)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,673 miles
- Test number
- 160094698612
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Pass169,216 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 169,216 miles
- Test number
- 356974113968
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail169,215 miles (+10,993)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,215 miles
- Test number
- 282649781098
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Blue lettering (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LCA - Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LCA - Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass158,222 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 158,222 miles
- Test number
- 416209575827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,221 miles (+7,821)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,221 miles
- Test number
- 673168030316
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/65R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass150,400 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 150,400 miles
- Test number
- 398605953053
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail150,399 miles (+11,264)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,399 miles
- Test number
- 351233780165
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged onto calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass139,135 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 139,135 miles
- Test number
- 743736439257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,135 miles (+19,365)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,135 miles
- Test number
- 322326825618
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass119,770 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 119,770 miles
- Test number
- 853482409591
- 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))
Fail119,770 miles (+9,027)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,770 miles
- Test number
- 284133002340
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded 1 x front to rear n/s (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- 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))
Pass110,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 110,743 miles
- Test number
- 656028144716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,743 miles (+14,228)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,743 miles
- Test number
- 973344260990
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,515 miles (+13,432)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 96,515 miles
- Test number
- 547755741805
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass83,083 miles (+3,388)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 83,083 miles
- Test number
- 132163944672
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,695 miles (+2,357)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 79,695 miles
- Test number
- 990224736400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,338 miles (+1,995)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 77,338 miles
- Test number
- 821695088647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,343 miles (+3,013)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 75,343 miles
- Test number
- 365318995030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,330 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 72,330 miles
- Test number
- 198272874097
- NoteExhaust centre box not leaking but in poor condition.
Fail72,330 miles (+5,486)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,330 miles
- Test number
- 799462974030
- Repaired at testCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteExhaust centre box not leaking but in poor condition.
Pass66,844 miles (+3,703)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 66,844 miles
- Test number
- 117709673467
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNsr no plate lamp dull
Pass63,141 miles (+2,645)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 63,141 miles
- Test number
- 155062372027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,496 miles (+4,563)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 60,496 miles
- Test number
- 868827741171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,933 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2011
- Odometer
- 55,933 miles
- Test number
- 632831430129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X16 ARK
- Does X16 ARK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X16 ARK is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X16 ARK?
- The MOT on X16 ARK is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X16 ARK done?
- X16 ARK was recorded at 174,681 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 7,229 miles a year.
- Has X16 ARK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X16 ARK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on X16 ARK 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 X16 ARK find?
- X16 ARK passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; brake cable damaged but not to excess.
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