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8116 RU

2015 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,889 mi
Last recorded91,889 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Transporter69,781 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8116 RU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 91,889 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 84,408 miles

Nearside Running light inoperative

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 72,908 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 65,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre section exhaust corroded

front brake pads starting to wear thin(inner)

Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,297 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 52,004 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

centre section exhaust slightly corroded

small cuts in both rear tyres

Pass 6 Jul 2019 43,512 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 34,201 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 34,201 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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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8116 RU is a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 69,781 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 8116 RU, 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 8116 RU registered?

8116 RU is a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 July 2015.

Is 8116 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8116 RU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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