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3 PNN

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,719 mi
Last recorded33,719 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 PNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 33,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 31,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 27,626 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 27,626 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 24,627 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 24,627 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Both body side bars have sharp edges with corrosion (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 22,562 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 19,603 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 15,753 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 11,501 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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3 PNN is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 3 PNN, 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 3 PNN registered?

3 PNN is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 February 2016.

Is 3 PNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 PNN shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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