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AE16 MVY

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,068 mi
Last recorded79,068 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 MVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 79,068 miles

fuel pipe/injector pipes corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2024 78,252 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 77,893 miles

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

fuel injector pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 77,038 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded injector pipes at engine ()

Fail 15 Aug 2022 77,038 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded injector pipes at engine ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush just met requirements (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 78,782 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 71,994 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 65,970 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *Chip in zone 'A' over 10 mm* (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AE16 MVY 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 87.5%.

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 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 AE16 MVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE16 MVY registered?

AE16 MVY is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 March 2016.

Is AE16 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 MVY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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