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VU16 UDH

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,712 mi
Last recorded140,712 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 UDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 140,712 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 122,103 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 110,483 miles

front number in poor condition

nearside front seatbelt clip cover missing

Fail 28 Feb 2024 110,480 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front number in poor condition

nearside front seatbelt clip cover missing

Pass 13 Mar 2023 101,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 87,227 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 87,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 73,917 miles

Emissions too weak to register.

Offside Front Mirror has been temporarily repaired.

Fail 23 Mar 2021 73,917 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Emissions too weak to register.

Offside Front Mirror has been temporarily repaired.

Pass 10 Mar 2020 63,150 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 47,759 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 UDH is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 64,758 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 VU16 UDH, 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

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What year was VU16 UDH registered?

VU16 UDH is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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The MOT history for VU16 UDH 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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