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VU16 WNO

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,144 mi
Last recorded140,144 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 140,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 122,210 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 122,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 107,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 91,746 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 77,901 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 77,901 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 64,653 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 47,166 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 35,680 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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 WNO 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 WNO, 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 WNO registered?

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

Is VU16 WNO safe to buy?

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