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MT16 DTU

2016 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,582 mi
Last recorded96,582 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Motor Caravan67,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT16 DTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 96,582 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed damage / twisted (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive intercooler / seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 85,920 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from intercooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front intercooler pipe loose

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

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

Offside Front intercooler pipe loose

Offside Rear road wheel has been repair welded

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 May 2024 75,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 74,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 66,974 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 56,419 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 56,419 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 52,978 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 50,198 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 37,405 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 May 2019 37,405 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motor Caravan?

Based on 109,687 MOT tests across 8,425 vehicles.

67.5%
Pass Rate
1,075
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
8,425
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,888
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,044
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,769
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,156
position lamp(s) not working 3,700
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MT16 DTU is a 2016 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 67,122 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 8,888 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT16 DTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 10 years old, this Volkswagen Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MT16 DTU registered?

MT16 DTU is a 2016 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 10 May 2016.

Is MT16 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT16 DTU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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