2016 Volkswagen Transporter · 61,830 MOT tests
2016 Volkswagen Transporter reliability
2016 Volkswagen Transporters fail 22.1% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 26 Transporter years (61,830 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- 22.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 70,458
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 61,830
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.1% of tests fail here (100% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter
Fail rate by area
- Suspension7.5%
- Lights and electrics5.4%
- Tyres5.2%
- Brakes4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.5%
- Body, chassis and structure1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.67%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.88%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.77%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.29%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 1.22%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.09%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.94%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.24%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.82%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.17%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.67%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Transporter year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter reliable?
2016 Volkswagen Transporters fail 22.1% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 12 of 26 Transporter years (61,830 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.67% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.88% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Volkswagen Transporter shows 70,458 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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