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AC11 DEZ

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,580 mi
Last recorded121,580 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC11 DEZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 121,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 121,580 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 115,967 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 115,967 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 110,921 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 102,486 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 102,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 94,230 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 8 Jun 2022 94,230 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Jun 2021 83,597 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 17 Jun 2021 83,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 26 Jun 2020 74,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 60,819 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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AC11 DEZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AC11 DEZ, 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 AC11 DEZ registered?

AC11 DEZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 June 2016.

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