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AE16 ZRJ

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,618 mi
Last recorded88,618 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 88,618 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 84,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 84,831 miles

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

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 75,229 miles

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

Nearside passenger seat base insecure but unlikely to cause injury

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 73,003 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Dec 2021 72,973 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Dec 2020 64,619 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 64,619 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 49,088 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 ZRJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZRJ, 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 ZRJ registered?

AE16 ZRJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 April 2016.

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The MOT history for AE16 ZRJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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