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A1 VWH

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

113,704 mi
Last recorded113,704 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 VWH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 113,704 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 113,704 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 106,158 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 104,313 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 102,948 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 100,863 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre monitor light on

Fail 3 Nov 2021 89,349 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre monitor light on

Pass 16 Nov 2020 76,537 miles

O/S/F mirror damaged

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyres cut on treads

Nearside Front day time running light inop

Fail 16 Nov 2020 76,537 miles

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Rear most seat (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front tyres cut on treads

Nearside Front day time running light inop

O/S/F mirror damaged

Pass 16 May 2019 58,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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A1 VWH is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 A1 VWH, 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 A1 VWH registered?

A1 VWH is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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