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P16 SUL

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

180,207 mi
Last recorded180,207 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 SUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 180,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 177,319 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 175,475 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 172,071 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 172,070 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 164,982 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 160,908 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 158,199 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2017 156,079 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2017 156,079 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 154,272 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 143,046 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 143,046 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 135,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers worn

Pass 23 Feb 2013 120,974 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 104,898 miles

rear pads

Pass 25 Feb 2011 86,028 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 67,978 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 44,274 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 26,249 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 26,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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P16 SUL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,895cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P16 SUL, 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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P16 SUL is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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