2016 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · MR05 ARB
2016 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 111,198 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,198 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR05 ARB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 111,198 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MR05 ARB 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 (MR05 ARB) between February 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 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 (9 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MR05 ARB Mileage History
- 07/02/202377,473 mi
- 31/01/202489,617 mi+12,144 mi
- 06/02/2025102,666 mi+13,049 mi
- 22/02/2025102,966 mi+300 mi
- 17/06/2026111,198 mi+8,232 mi
Average of roughly 10,046 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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