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12 FRY

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,619 mi
Last recorded110,619 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 FRY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 110,619 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 24 Jul 2025 110,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 23 Jul 2024 100,699 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 31 Jul 2023 93,346 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 22 Jul 2022 86,027 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 86,017 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 74,812 miles

Plastic underside covers restrict inspection

Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,051 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

exhaust emissions to low to record

Pass 22 Aug 2019 61,267 miles

Central Rear spare wheel missing from under vehicle

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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12 FRY is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 12 FRY, 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 12 FRY?

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What year was 12 FRY registered?

12 FRY is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 June 2016.

Is 12 FRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 FRY 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 12 FRY have outstanding finance?

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