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AE16 MWJ

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,786 mi
Last recorded83,786 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE16 MWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 83,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s door lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 83,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning n/s door lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 74,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 11 Mar 2025 74,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 65,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2023 54,709 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 44,335 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 35,055 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 17 Mar 2021 35,055 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 29,569 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 23,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 MWJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Black 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 MWJ, 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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AE16 MWJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 March 2016.

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