2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Volkswagen Transporter MOT pass rate and common faults

18,223 MOT tests in 2024. 76.0% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time76.0%
Failed or needed repairs24.0%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 18,223 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1%
  2. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.5%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    605 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    320 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.2%
  8. Electronic stability control: warning lamp indicates a fault1.0%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    231 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension9.6%
  2. Brakes7.1%
  3. Lights & electrics6.6%
  4. Tyres5.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter?

In 2024, 76.0% of 2016 Volkswagen Transporter cars passed their MOT first time, across 18,223 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an abs fault; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2016 Volkswagen Transporter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).