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G16 BUS

2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

289,982 mi
Last recorded289,982 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle149,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 BUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter Shuttle
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 289,982 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 289,979 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 283,932 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 283,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 273,266 miles

Central Front Front Bumper and grille insecure and bumper ends adrift , But unlikley to become detached from body.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / split around tread blocks, worn on edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking split around tread block's. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 273,266 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Lamp unit moving , unable to set aim. (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 2 nd row. (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Front Bumper and grille insecure and bumper ends adrift , But unlikley to become detached from body.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking / split around tread blocks, worn on edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror body / backing cap loose and broken. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking split around tread block's. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2022 263,003 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 262,967 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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))

sensor under bonnet unplugged

Pass 2 Mar 2021 252,896 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 252,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 243,231 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 228,182 miles

Rear Nearside and offside,sidelights,slightly dim.

Fail 17 Nov 2017 228,182 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Nearside and offside,sidelights,slightly dim.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 221,747 miles

Front tyres cracked

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 221,747 miles

Front tyres cracked

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle?

Based on 2,120 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
7,721
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 10
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G16 BUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 149,043 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 Shuttle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G16 BUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G16 BUS is a 2005 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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