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A5 JOD

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,921 mi
Last recorded113,921 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 JOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 113,921 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 104,203 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slightly misshapen on inners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 92,527 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 92,527 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,451 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 62,739 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 53,069 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 53,069 miles

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

Parking brake imbalance

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 39,111 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 39,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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A5 JOD is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A5 JOD, 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 A5 JOD registered?

A5 JOD is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 June 2016.

Is A5 JOD safe to buy?

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