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VU66 PWX

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,656 mi
Last recorded35,656 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 PWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 35,656 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 33,648 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 33,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 29,433 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 26,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

glow plug light flashing

Fail 14 Nov 2022 26,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

glow plug light flashing

Pass 28 Sep 2021 22,346 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in shoulder ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in centre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 15,286 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 11,996 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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VU66 PWX is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 VU66 PWX, 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 VU66 PWX registered?

VU66 PWX is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is VU66 PWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU66 PWX 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.

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