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181 NDY

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,575 mi
Last recorded148,575 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration181 NDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 148,575 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wearing thin

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 135,213 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 126,196 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 117,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 117,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 109,303 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 102,755 miles

Rear tyres low

Fail 2 Nov 2020 102,648 miles

Exhaust system insecure Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear tyres low

Pass 24 Apr 2019 73,011 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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181 NDY is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Purple 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 181 NDY, 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 181 NDY registered?

181 NDY is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 May 2016.

Is 181 NDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 181 NDY 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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