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VU16 VEF

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,043 mi
Last recorded78,043 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 VEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 78,043 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 71,889 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 66,184 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 66,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 61,313 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 55,053 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Fail 9 Aug 2022 54,474 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))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 26 Jul 2021 45,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 42,061 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 38,583 miles

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

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 VEF is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

VU16 VEF is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 May 2016.

Is VU16 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 VEF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU16 VEF have outstanding finance?

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