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1519 DG

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,179 mi
Last recorded151,179 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1519 DG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 151,179 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 145,448 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 145,431 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2024 139,254 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 130,454 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 123,395 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 115,546 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 115,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 107,783 miles

Offside track rod end adjusting locking nut insecure

Rear centre seat belt jammed

Fail 27 May 2020 107,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside track rod end adjusting locking nut insecure

Rear centre seat belt jammed

Pass 28 May 2019 97,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven (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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1519 DG is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 1519 DG, 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 1519 DG registered?

1519 DG is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is 1519 DG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1519 DG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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