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AD03 JKO

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,186 mi
Last recorded153,186 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 JKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 153,186 miles

BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION UNDER PLASTIC COATING.

GEARBOX HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK.

HANDBRAKE CABLES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION.

O/S OUTER CV BOOT PERISHING SLIGHTLY.

Fail 11 Feb 2026 153,185 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH LAMPS. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION UNDER PLASTIC COATING.

GEARBOX HAS A SLIGHT OIL LEAK.

HANDBRAKE CABLES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION.

O/S OUTER CV BOOT PERISHING SLIGHTLY.

Pass 12 Feb 2025 149,174 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 138,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 138,775 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 117,935 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 117,935 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 112,412 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 107,454 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 83,207 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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AD03 JKO is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 AD03 JKO, 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 AD03 JKO registered?

AD03 JKO is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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