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T16 MGY

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,766 mi
Last recorded72,766 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 MGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 72,766 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 70,240 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 67,285 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 67,285 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 59,848 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 48,643 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 36,248 miles

off side belly pan damaged

small oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2021 36,248 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers park front off driver don t self park at bottom (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

off side belly pan damaged

small oil leak

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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T16 MGY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 T16 MGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T16 MGY registered?

T16 MGY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 June 2018.

Is T16 MGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for T16 MGY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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