VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER B16HBS has 29 MOTs

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This 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 217,557 miles 1 month ago on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 09:57.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

B16HBS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST APRIL 2027217,557 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Slight Surface Corrosion Underside
  4. ADVISORY - Engine Covers And Undertrays Fitted
PASSED12TH MAY 202511TH MAY 2026215,665 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted
  3. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion Underside
FAILED9TH MAY 2025215,665 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Engine Covers Fitted
  7. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion Underside
PASSED7TH MAY 20246TH MAY 2025211,895 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Outer Skin Corroded
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - O/s/r Park Brake Lower Overall Figure Ok
PASSED20TH APRIL 20234TH MAY 2024206,931 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Handbrake Performance Low On Offside
PASSED5TH MAY 20224TH MAY 2023206,339 MI
FAILED4TH MAY 2022206,339 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED5TH MAY 20214TH MAY 2022204,956 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED4TH MAY 2021204,956 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low And Too Far To The Right. (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED31ST MARCH 202017TH APRIL 2021200,811 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing Also Has Uneven Wear Across Tyre
FAILED30TH MARCH 2020200,811 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing Also Has Uneven Wear Across Tyre
  13. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH APRIL 201917TH APRIL 2020196,197 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED18TH APRIL 2019196,197 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Central Front Upper Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Component Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED6TH APRIL 20186TH APRIL 2019189,003 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  8. ADVISORY - Center And Rear Sections Of Exhaust Corroding
FAILED6TH APRIL 2018189,003 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Valve Stem Slightly Damaged (4.1.d.1e)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Hose Twisted (3.6.b.4c)
  7. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  9. ADVISORY - Center And Rear Sections Of Exhaust Corroding
PASSED7TH APRIL 20176TH APRIL 2018182,426 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Deteriorated
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  7. ADVISORY - Engine Mounting Deteriorated, But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (6.1.d.1a)
FAILED3RD APRIL 2017182,250 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  2. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Deteriorated
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  10. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  13. ADVISORY - Engine Mounting Deteriorated, But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (6.1.d.1a)
PASSED12TH MARCH 20166TH APRIL 2017170,277 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Deteriorated
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  11. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED7TH APRIL 20156TH APRIL 2016159,726 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  6. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  7. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
FAILED2ND APRIL 2015159,707 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Trailer Electrical Socket Damaged So That Lead Cannot Be Securely Connected (1.9.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  8. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
  9. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  10. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  11. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201414TH JANUARY 2015142,146 MI
FAILED11TH JANUARY 2014141,940 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20122ND NOVEMBER 2013124,006 MI
FAILED30TH OCTOBER 2012123,791 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured (2.4.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (4.1.d.1b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201128TH SEPTEMBER 2012104,401 MI
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 201028TH SEPTEMBER 201192,696 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 200928TH SEPTEMBER 201077,897 MI
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 200828TH SEPTEMBER 200969,048 MI
PASSED27TH SEPTEMBER 200727TH SEPTEMBER 200857,229 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated (2.5.c.1a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

B16HBS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 66% | MOT Failure Rate: 34%

B16HBS MOT Comments

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B16HBS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 217,557 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,889 miles

B16HBS FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration B16HBS was manufactured on Monday 27th September 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 217,557 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,889 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means B16HBS has a 66% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 98 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 16 Major, 0 Dangerous and 16 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does B16HBS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 12th May 2026 B16HBS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is B16HBS Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 12th May 2026 B16HBS does have Tax. Read more

When does B16HBS Tax expire?

The current Tax for B16HBS will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does B16HBS MOT expire?

The current MOT for B16HBS will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. Read more

When did B16HBS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for B16HBS was on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 09:57. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has B16HBS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for B16HBS we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has B16HBS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for B16HBS we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 66% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is B16HBS?

B16HBS is registered as a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has B16HBS done?

The odometer reading for B16HBS at the last MOT in April 2026 was 217,557 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,889 miles per year. Read more

How old is B16HBS?

The vehicle B16HBS was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Monday 27th September 2004. Read more

What colour is B16HBS?

The official colour of B16HBS is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does B16HBS have?

B16HBS has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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