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H16 SBY

2020 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,983 mi
Last recorded32,983 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Transporter39,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 SBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 32,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre perishing

Fail 27 May 2026 32,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre perishing

Pass 23 May 2025 26,850 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 122,848 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 20,474 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 117,029 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 14,724 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 107,656 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 86,711 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 60,545 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 60,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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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H16 SBY is a 2020 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 39,137 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 H16 SBY, 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 6 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was H16 SBY registered?

H16 SBY is a 2020 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 June 2020.

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