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SM16 ASU

2016 Volkswagen Motor Caravan

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

212,407 mi
Last recorded212,407 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Motor Caravan67,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 ASU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 212,407 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 211,769 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Near fuel injectors

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 211,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 211,647 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 211,647 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 210,415 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 210,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 193,948 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 193,948 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 133,665 miles

the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading

Fail 9 May 2019 133,662 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

the emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn’t register the reading

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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SM16 ASU is a 2016 Volkswagen Motor Caravan in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SM16 ASU, 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 SM16 ASU registered?

SM16 ASU is a 2016 Volkswagen Motor Caravan, first registered on 25 May 2016.

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