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AE66 WBZ

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,340 mi
Last recorded38,340 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 38,340 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 36,001 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 33,517 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 27,147 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 27,147 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 21,819 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 18,579 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 WBZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AE66 WBZ, 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 WBZ registered?

AE66 WBZ is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 October 2016.

Is AE66 WBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE66 WBZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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