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AE66 WBO

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,893 mi
Last recorded73,893 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE66 WBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 73,893 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 69,547 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20/both tyres uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 both tyres uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 67,289 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 both tyres uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 63,361 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 63,361 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 60,147 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 60,147 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 56,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 56,221 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,801 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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AE66 WBO is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 AE66 WBO, 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 AE66 WBO registered?

AE66 WBO is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2016.

Is AE66 WBO safe to buy?

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