MOT Status
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121,626 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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
Front brake discs becoming worn
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)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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?
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