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AB16 LJB

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,443 mi
Last recorded126,443 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB16 LJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 126,443 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 126,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 118,639 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 106,525 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 97,908 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 91,809 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 91,809 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 85,705 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 65,191 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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AB16 LJB is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver 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 AB16 LJB, 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 AB16 LJB registered?

AB16 LJB is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is AB16 LJB safe to buy?

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