VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER W16JVL has 32 MOTs

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This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 217,673 miles 3 days ago on Wednesday 12th August 2026 at 12:54.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 11th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

W16JVL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH AUGUST 2027217,673 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20256TH AUGUST 2026217,266 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Rod Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20246TH AUGUST 2025211,504 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Slightly Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
FAILED5TH AUGUST 2024211,504 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded Flexi Hose On Suspension Arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust System Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  7. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Slightly Corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
PASSED1ST AUGUST 202331ST JULY 2024211,310 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both Rear Arms Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All Brake Hose Ferules Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Coolant Pipe Corroded Above Transmission
PASSED28TH JULY 202227TH JULY 2023210,661 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED4TH JULY 2022210,649 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED28TH MAY 202114TH JUNE 2022206,038 MI
FAILED28TH MAY 2021206,021 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED3RD JUNE 202014TH JUNE 2021201,477 MI
FAILED2ND JUNE 2020201,460 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Parking (secondary Brake) On A Single Line Braking System Has Inadequate Effort At A Wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH JUNE 201914TH JUNE 2020194,969 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED1ST JUNE 201814TH JUNE 2019183,432 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED25TH MAY 2018182,764 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Not Tested (4.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED5TH JUNE 201714TH JUNE 2018170,718 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED2ND JUNE 2017170,677 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded To Caliper (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded To Caliper (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED31ST MAY 201614TH JUNE 2017159,417 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Advise Near Side Front Tyre Close To Limit
  2. ADVISORY - Near Side And Off Side Rear Metal Brake Pipes Rusting
FAILED27TH MAY 2016159,401 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Has Less Than 50% Of The Light Sources Illuminating Side Light (1.1.a.3b)
  3. ADVISORY - Advise Near Side Front Tyre Close To Limit
  4. ADVISORY - Near Side And Off Side Rear Metal Brake Pipes Rusting
PASSED11TH JUNE 201514TH JUNE 2016147,320 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED3RD JUNE 2015146,817 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  8. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  12. USER ENTERED - Centre Handbrake Cable Rubbing Against Mounting Braket.
PASSED6TH JUNE 201414TH JUNE 2015136,226 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED22ND MAY 201314TH JUNE 2014127,808 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED22ND MAY 2013127,808 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Front Suspension Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  6. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED1ST JUNE 201214TH JUNE 2013114,563 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED25TH MAY 201114TH JUNE 2012101,515 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
FAILED25TH MAY 2011101,515 MI
 
  1. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. PRS - Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED28TH MAY 201014TH JUNE 201187,574 MI
FAILED26TH MAY 201087,419 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED15TH JUNE 200914TH JUNE 201072,693 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Slightly Scored (3.5.1h)
  2. USER ENTERED - Engine Man Ligth On
  3. USER ENTERED - Inside Rear Of Van Is Covered By Wood
PASSED29TH MAY 200813TH JUNE 200961,745 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED4TH JUNE 200713TH JUNE 200851,522 MI
PASSED14TH JUNE 200613TH JUNE 200736,667 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

W16JVL Passed/Failed

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

W16JVL MOT Comments

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W16JVL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 217,673 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,070 miles

W16JVL FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration W16JVL was manufactured on Sunday 1st September 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 217,673 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 9,070 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 32 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means W16JVL has a 66% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 79 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 16 Major, 0 Dangerous and 15 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does W16JVL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 15th August 2026 W16JVL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is W16JVL Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 15th August 2026 W16JVL does have Tax. Read more

When does W16JVL Tax expire?

The current Tax for W16JVL will expire in 3 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. 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 W16JVL MOT expire?

The current MOT for W16JVL will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 11th August 2027. Read more

When did W16JVL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for W16JVL was on Wednesday 12th August 2026 at 12:54. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has W16JVL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for W16JVL we can see 21 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 W16JVL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 32 MOTs on record for W16JVL we can see 11 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 W16JVL?

W16JVL is registered as a 2002 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has W16JVL done?

The odometer reading for W16JVL at the last MOT in August 2026 was 217,673 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 9,070 miles per year. Read more

How old is W16JVL?

The vehicle W16JVL was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Sunday 1st September 2002. Read more

What colour is W16JVL?

The official colour of W16JVL is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does W16JVL have?

W16JVL has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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