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5 OMX

2016 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,821 mi
Last recorded88,821 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Transporter64,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 OMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 88,821 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 75,871 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 73,800 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 73,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 62,640 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 54,930 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 49,183 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 49,182 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 37,341 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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5 OMX is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 64,758 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 5 OMX, 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 5 OMX registered?

5 OMX is a 2016 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 May 2016.

Is 5 OMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 OMX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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