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VU16 VNM

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,179 mi
Last recorded105,179 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 105,179 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2026 105,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 97,849 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 97,849 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 89,552 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 82,506 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 72,903 miles

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2022 72,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2020 50,129 miles

leak from front of engine / pads low

Pass 13 Nov 2018 20,975 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 VNM is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VNM, 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.

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What year was VU16 VNM registered?

VU16 VNM is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 March 2016.

Is VU16 VNM safe to buy?

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