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4 ARK

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,723 mi
Last recorded36,723 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 ARK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2026 36,723 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 33,507 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 30,534 miles

back seats have been removed not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 16 Feb 2023 28,247 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

diesel emissions too low to read (rev limiter)

Pass 15 Dec 2021 23,704 miles

diesel emissions too low to read (rev limiter)

nearside rear tyre outer tread worn (255/35x20)

Pass 9 Dec 2020 22,038 miles

diesel emissions too low to read (rev limiter)

Pass 17 Dec 2019 16,075 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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4 ARK is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 4 ARK, 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 4 ARK registered?

4 ARK is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 December 2016.

Is 4 ARK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 ARK shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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