CarVerify

Free Car Check

VU16 WCA

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,624 mi
Last recorded46,624 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 WCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 46,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 34,345 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 2mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 34,339 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nut missing (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 20,379 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 20,191 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 18,133 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 15,024 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 11,029 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 8,745 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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VU16 WCA is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Black 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 WCA, 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 WCA?

You can check the full history of VU16 WCA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VU16 WCA registered?

VU16 WCA is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 March 2016.

Is VU16 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 WCA 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.

Does VU16 WCA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VU16 WCA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.