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AJ16 AEM

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,167 mi
Last recorded120,167 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 AEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 120,167 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 14 May 2025 120,165 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 May 2024 106,822 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 92,726 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 74,931 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 56,873 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 51,787 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 40,182 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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AJ16 AEM is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ16 AEM, 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 AJ16 AEM registered?

AJ16 AEM is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AJ16 AEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 AEM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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