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B16 ORV

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

194,573 mi
Last recorded194,573 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 ORV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 194,573 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 190,241 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 187,180 miles

All 4 tyres wearing close to limits

Horn dodgey

N/s rear indicator weak

Pass 2 Aug 2022 184,209 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 180,009 miles

Vehicle rusty and aged to underside. Some areas of severe rust to outer sills

Pass 23 Jan 2020 175,682 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2019 170,895 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 160,334 miles

n/s o/s front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s o/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2016 154,583 miles

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 147,392 miles

n/s o/s front to rear brake pipes rusty/corroding

Pass 3 Oct 2014 140,238 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 132,864 miles

bad oil leak front crank seal

Pass 30 Aug 2012 125,202 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 117,771 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 117,771 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 111,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 111,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 88,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 63,891 miles

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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B16 ORV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 124,669 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 B16 ORV, 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 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B16 ORV registered?

B16 ORV is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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