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VU16 UCY

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,461 mi
Last recorded197,461 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 UCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 197,461 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 171,670 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 146,470 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 126,182 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 106,100 miles

Nearside Front plastic chassis cover damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2021 77,156 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 54,646 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 48,355 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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VU16 UCY is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 64,758 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 VU16 UCY, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VU16 UCY?

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What year was VU16 UCY registered?

VU16 UCY is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is VU16 UCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 UCY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU16 UCY have outstanding finance?

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