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578 BXX

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,961 mi
Last recorded1,961 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration578 BXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 1,961 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 1,925 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 1,918 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2023 1,829 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 1,826 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 1,613 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 1,382 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 1,165 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 633 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 633 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 309 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 4 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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578 BXX is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 578 BXX, 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 578 BXX registered?

578 BXX is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 October 2016.

Is 578 BXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 578 BXX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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