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R16 DMR

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

234,909 mi
Last recorded234,909 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 DMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 234,909 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 234,909 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 230,777 miles

Nearside Front under sill by fuel tank corroded

Nearside washer inoperative

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 230,774 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front under sill by fuel tank corroded

Nearside washer inoperative

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 229,590 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 224,868 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 218,962 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 213,615 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 208,059 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 208,057 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 195,852 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 183,661 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 183,661 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 170,073 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 159,142 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 149,446 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 149,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 139,111 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 139,106 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 128,082 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 128,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 119,818 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 119,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 108,731 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 100,855 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 88,637 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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R16 DMR is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 136,792 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 R16 DMR, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R16 DMR registered?

R16 DMR is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 June 2000.

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