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D16 RTT

1989 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1915cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

104,404 mi
Last recorded104,404 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Volkswagen Transporter126,775 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 RTT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,915cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 104,404 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 103,449 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 101,526 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

no reverse lights

Pass 26 Feb 2022 97,380 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jan 2021 94,106 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 92,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s washer poor

Pass 13 Aug 2018 91,085 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to nearside rear floor (non structural)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,970 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Above steering coupling. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Just before flexy. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 85,109 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 85,109 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 84,296 miles

nearside doorstep corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 82,979 miles

nearside front door step corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,938 miles

nearside door step has corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2012 80,912 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 80,912 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,681 miles

nearside door step corrodid outside 30 cm structural area

offside door step corrodid outside 30 cm from any structural area

Pass 27 Jul 2010 77,579 miles

offside wiper

slight play nearside front suspension

tyre pressures

Pass 28 Jul 2009 76,939 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 76,251 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 73,740 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 70,792 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jul 2005 68,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside and nearside front and rear tyre walls perrished

Fail 20 Jul 2005 68,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside and nearside front and rear tyre walls perrished

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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D16 RTT is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,915cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1989 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 126,775 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 D16 RTT, 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 37 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D16 RTT registered?

D16 RTT is a 1989 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is D16 RTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 RTT shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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