MOT Status
ValidMileage
289,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main line (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main line (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system corroded
front wiper slight smear windscreen
rear back seats removed
under tray fitte
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged split (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective center (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main line (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main line (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system corroded
front wiper slight smear windscreen
rear back seats removed
under tray fitte
front and rear brake discs worn
off side rear tyre worn
Spare tyre defective
centre row centre seat belt stalk damaged
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R16 RAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R16 RAO, 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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R16 RAO is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 June 2005.
Is R16 RAO safe to buy?
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