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A16 XUC

2010 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

123,451 mi
Last recorded123,451 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Transporter100,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 XUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 123,451 miles

Exhaust system very rusty

Nearside Front Slight damage to road wheel rim

Fail 15 Apr 2026 123,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system very rusty

Nearside Front Slight damage to road wheel rim

Pass 2 Apr 2025 122,403 miles

Exhaust system rusty / weak

Fail 2 Apr 2025 122,403 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system rusty / weak

Pass 9 Apr 2024 120,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Silencer rusty / weak

Fail 8 Apr 2024 120,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Silencer rusty / weak

Pass 3 Apr 2023 118,733 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 118,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2022 113,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 108,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 108,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354519 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 105,730 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 105,730 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 95,289 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 92,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge nearly to cords 235/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge nearly to cords 235/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 92,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge nearly to cords 235/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge nearly to cords 235/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,528 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 80,485 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WORN NEAR WEAR BARS

Fail 27 Jul 2015 80,481 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN NEAR WEAR BARS

Pass 2 Jul 2014 66,630 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 66,628 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,879 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 51,879 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 XUC is a 2010 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 100,286 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 A16 XUC, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 XUC registered?

A16 XUC is a 2010 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 July 2010.

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