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VU16 WFA

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

199,250 mi
Last recorded199,250 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 199,250 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

gear box mount worn

Fail 15 Jan 2026 199,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 195,056 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens slightly broken

Pass 2 Sep 2023 185,482 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 185,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2022 181,283 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 144,522 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 96,703 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 58,234 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 WFA 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 77.8%.

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 WFA, 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 WFA?

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What year was VU16 WFA registered?

VU16 WFA is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is VU16 WFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 WFA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU16 WFA have outstanding finance?

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