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B16 SYN

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

249,545 mi
Last recorded249,545 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 SYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2025 249,545 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 249,545 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 24,954 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 249,545 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 246,091 miles

Under Vehicle fully wax oiled

Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,270 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 231,003 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 231,002 miles

Offside Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 227,969 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 227,969 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 219,366 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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B16 SYN is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 126,775 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 B16 SYN, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B16 SYN registered?

B16 SYN is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 1989.

Is B16 SYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 SYN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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