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L16 MTW

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

116,571 mi
Last recorded116,571 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL16 MTW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 116,571 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 96,667 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 110,328 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 94,418 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 105,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 88,069 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 88,065 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both front upper (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2022 97,698 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 71,924 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 70,240 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 89,039 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 65,251 miles

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Pass 18 Feb 2020 60,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 54,335 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 50,210 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 43,104 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 37,147 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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L16 MTW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,130 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 L16 MTW, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L16 MTW registered?

L16 MTW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 December 2018.

Is L16 MTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L16 MTW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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