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16 TDE

2012 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,649 mi
Last recorded35,649 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Transporter88,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration16 TDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 35,649 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 32,573 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 29,540 miles

advise : slight surface corrosion to front and rear suspension arms

Pass 20 Mar 2023 26,930 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 23,864 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 21,587 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 21,578 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 20,706 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 17,505 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 15,477 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 13,051 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 9,067 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 7,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 7,772 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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16 TDE is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 88,875 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 16 TDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 16 TDE?

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What year was 16 TDE registered?

16 TDE is a 2012 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is 16 TDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 16 TDE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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