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R16 RAO

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

289,290 mi
Last recorded289,290 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 RAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 289,290 miles

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))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 289,284 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 287,723 miles

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 285,461 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 283,457 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 283,453 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 281,634 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 279,912 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 279,912 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 278,465 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 276,957 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 274,291 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 268,135 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 264,560 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2016 264,550 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 139,927 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 45,953 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

off side rear tyre worn

Pass 16 May 2007 30,459 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 May 2006 16,478 miles

centre row centre seat belt stalk damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2005 18 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 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.

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