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2016 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · R29 LAY

R29 LAY

2016 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 106,170 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
2016 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28 Jul 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
106,170 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28 Jul 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1968cc
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R29 LAY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
  • 106,170 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)

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R29 LAY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Nov 2026, 13:01
MOT Analysis

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 (R29 LAY) between June 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 July 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

R29 LAY Mileage History

  1. 30/06/202384,677 mi
  2. 04/07/202491,054 mi+6,377 mi
  3. 30/07/202598,454 mi+7,400 mi
  4. 30/07/202598,454 mi
  5. 24/07/2026106,170 mi+7,716 mi

Average of roughly 7,009 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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