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T6 NVJ

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,754 mi
Last recorded32,754 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 NVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 32,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 30,208 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 27,872 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 25,448 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 21,851 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 21,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 18,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 15,155 miles

Front non standard headlights fitted but are of the same type and light source as the originals

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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T6 NVJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 T6 NVJ, 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 T6 NVJ registered?

T6 NVJ is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 August 2016.

Is T6 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T6 NVJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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