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VU16 UEL

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

208,576 mi
Last recorded208,576 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 208,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 208,576 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 195,340 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 195,340 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 182,427 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 160,657 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 160,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jun 2023 160,295 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022 139,246 miles

Rear Inner BOTH .WORN UNEVEN

Fail 10 May 2022 139,246 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner BOTH .WORN UNEVEN

Pass 9 Apr 2021 110,714 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 110,714 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 79,754 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 54,689 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 UEL is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

VU16 UEL is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 2016.

Is VU16 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 UEL shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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