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AE16 MWD

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,147 mi
Last recorded106,147 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 106,147 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 106,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/45x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 99,097 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2025 99,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 93,158 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 87,138 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 87,138 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 84,088 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 81,532 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 78,832 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 70,107 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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AE16 MWD is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AE16 MWD, 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 AE16 MWD registered?

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

Is AE16 MWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE16 MWD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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