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A16 XBC

2015 Volkswagen Transporter

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

134,415 mi
Last recorded134,415 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Transporter69,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2015
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 5 Mar 2026 134,415 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2025 130,942 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 126,364 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 122,191 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 120,568 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 116,001 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 105,542 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 84,439 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 61,412 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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A16 XBC is a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A16 XBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 XBC registered?

A16 XBC is a 2015 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 June 2015.

Is A16 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 XBC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A16 XBC have outstanding finance?

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