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H16 RGE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

201,522 mi
Last recorded201,522 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 RGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 201,522 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 200,593 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 198,263 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 198,263 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 196,812 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 195,508 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 193,355 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 190,193 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 186,910 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 184,924 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 182,839 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 180,573 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 178,302 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 172,029 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 161,740 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 152,976 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both wiperblades slightly smearing

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad warning light on

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Centre rear seat belt slow at retracting

N/S/R Shock Absorber showing signs of previous fluid loss

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 140,190 miles

Nearside tyre has slight flat spot

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 114,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H16 RGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 H16 RGE, 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 H16 RGE registered?

H16 RGE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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