MOT Status
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143,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
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VU16 XGM 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 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 XGM, 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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How do I check the history of VU16 XGM?
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What year was VU16 XGM registered?
VU16 XGM is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 March 2016.
Is VU16 XGM safe to buy?
The MOT history for VU16 XGM 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 XGM have outstanding finance?
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