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A8 SFY

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,418 mi
Last recorded163,418 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 SFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2026 163,418 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 159,533 miles

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp inop pre 2018

Pass 9 Mar 2024 135,103 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive UNDERTRAY FITTED BLOCKING VIEW TO TESTABLE ITEMS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL "SCRUBBED" PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 108,339 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive UNDERTRAY FITTED BLOCKING VIEW TO TESTABLE ITEMS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective WIPER TORN, STREAKS WINDOW BUT NOT EFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW TO ROAD (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP INOP (PRE 2018

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S AND O/S ON SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 83,931 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 71,827 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

child seat fitted

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Mar 2020 64,511 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 41,873 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 19,286 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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A8 SFY is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 A8 SFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 SFY registered?

A8 SFY is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is A8 SFY safe to buy?

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