2016 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · AJ52 BOW
2016 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 59,575 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,575 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AJ52 BOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 59,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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AJ52 BOW Mileage History
- 20/10/202246,801 mi
- 23/10/202352,579 mi+5,778 mi
- 05/11/202453,685 mi+1,106 mi
- 31/10/202559,422 mi+5,737 mi
- 10/11/202559,575 mi+153 mi
Average of roughly 4,177 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AJ52 BOW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Transporter (AJ52 BOW) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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