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VU16 UEF

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,387 mi
Last recorded86,387 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 UEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 86,387 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 75,535 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 68,285 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 61,608 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

Fail 24 Mar 2023 61,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 54,016 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 48,171 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 44,907 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,327 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 UEF is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UEF, 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 UEF?

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What year was VU16 UEF registered?

VU16 UEF is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 2016.

Is VU16 UEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 UEF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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