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SD16 VWL

2016 Renault Master

Grey Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

81,863 mi
Last recorded81,863 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Renault Master92,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 VWL
MakeRenault
ModelMaster
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 81,863 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 81,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 78,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

o/s steering rack has slight play

Fail 24 Dec 2024 78,810 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

o/s steering rack has slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2024 74,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged shallow cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 74,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread split/cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged shallow cut inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 67,913 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav Holder ()

Offside Front Upper Top Mount Bearing Rough In Rotation

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Dec 2022 67,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 Cuts In Tread 225/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav Holder ()

Offside Front Upper Top Mount Bearing Rough In Rotation

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 62,928 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 54,191 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 31,427 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 31,181 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Renault Master?

Based on 1,547,762 MOT tests across 123,092 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
123,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69,954
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 39,852
Registration plate lamp not working 28,076
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,954
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,814
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SD16 VWL is a 2016 Renault Master in Grey with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2016 Renault Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 92,767 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 Renault Master fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 69,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD16 VWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Master typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 10 years old, this Renault Master is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SD16 VWL registered?

SD16 VWL is a 2016 Renault Master, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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