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R16 KDE

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

121,626 mi
Last recorded121,626 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 KDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 121,626 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 121,625 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 118,134 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides cracking / perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 114,703 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 114,700 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2023 112,030 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 112,002 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front side windows tinted but not excessive

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 108,586 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perishing, shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 108,489 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Aftermarket exhaust fitted

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All perishing, shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 105,418 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 105,418 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 103,003 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 103,003 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 100,581 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 98,591 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 94,023 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 88,209 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 88,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2015 82,295 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 77,194 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,925 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 65,086 miles

front tyre are starting to crack

near side front tyre 4mm

near side front tyre worn more on edges

off side front tyre 3mm

off side front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2011 58,868 miles

Front brake discs becoming worn

Fail 27 Jun 2011 58,868 miles

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

Front brake discs becoming worn

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 51,946 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 42,899 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 42,899 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 33,940 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 KDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KDE, 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 R16 KDE registered?

R16 KDE is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is R16 KDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 KDE shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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