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T16 MTR

2005 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,217 mi
Last recorded84,217 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter124,669 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 MTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 84,217 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 27 Aug 2025 82,264 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

lower covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2024 78,438 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

lower covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2023 76,356 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2022 72,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Upper/Lower covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2021 69,646 miles

Exhaust rusty

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Upper/Lower covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2020 67,730 miles

Aftermarket headlamp bulbs fitted

Both front tyre sidewalls cracking

Exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2019 64,771 miles

Lower covers fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside and Offside lower balljoint boots split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear and centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 60,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

front tyre sidewalls cracking

lower covers fitted

suspension lowered

Pass 10 Aug 2017 58,003 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust corroded

lower covers fitted

rear brake discs corroded

suspension lowered

Pass 1 Aug 2016 56,224 miles

exhaust corroded

lower covers fitted

suspension lowered

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

suspension lowered

Pass 23 Jul 2014 53,563 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 52,386 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2012 51,058 miles

Top tint on winscreen

suspension rusty

Fail 26 Jul 2012 51,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Top tint on winscreen

suspension rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,191 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

left steering rack slight play

suspension lowered

Pass 8 Sep 2010 48,214 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front seat fitment

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tracking in strange positions

Right rear tyre sidewall cracked

Seatbelt buckle fitment

Sunscreen fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 48,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front seat fitment

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tracking in strange positions

Right rear tyre sidewall cracked

Seatbelt buckle fitment

Sunscreen fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,568 miles

centre silencer corroded

suspension lowered

Pass 3 Oct 2008 39,230 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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T16 MTR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 T16 MTR, 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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T16 MTR is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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