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AB53 ONS

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,986 mi
Last recorded139,986 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 ONS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 139,986 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 139,980 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 91,175 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 130,320 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 78,539 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 122,379 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 122,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 52,608 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 117,792 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 46,292 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 106,193 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 27,993 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 95,570 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 24,872 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 78,677 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 20,742 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 76,539 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 70,576 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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AB53 ONS is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AB53 ONS, 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 AB53 ONS registered?

AB53 ONS is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 January 2016.

Is AB53 ONS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB53 ONS shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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