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AC55 GMC

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,819 mi
Last recorded76,819 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC55 GMC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 76,819 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 75,934 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 75,934 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both front & rear spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 75,883 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 75,526 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pad wear indicator on dash broken sensor wire nearside front

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,467 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 68,457 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 51,277 miles

both under trays damaged

corrosion on rear brake discs

spare wheel carrier not fully secured

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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AC55 GMC is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC55 GMC, 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 AC55 GMC registered?

AC55 GMC is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 December 2016.

Is AC55 GMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC55 GMC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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