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A18 USS

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,061 mi
Last recorded95,061 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 USS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 95,061 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 86,308 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2025 86,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2024 77,767 miles

Both front springs and shocks corroded

Both rear shocks soft

Both rear tyres out of shape

Offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 77,767 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front springs and shocks corroded

Both rear shocks soft

Both rear tyres out of shape

Offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 69,998 miles

Brake pads light on

Nearside front tyre poor on edges

Nearside rear tyre poor on edges

Offside front shock soft

Play in both front wishbone bushes

Rear discs corroded

Rear pads becoming low

Pass 19 Apr 2022 63,319 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 54,543 miles

nsf tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 14 Apr 2020 46,721 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 36,953 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 36,953 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

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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A18 USS is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 64,758 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 USS, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 USS registered?

A18 USS is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is A18 USS safe to buy?

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