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3827 TW

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

124,265 mi
Last recorded124,265 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3827 TW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 124,265 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 124,265 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 121,211 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 121,211 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% o/s weak. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 117,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 117,469 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 113,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 113,910 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 109,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 105,612 miles

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,961 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 95,006 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,209 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 83,555 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 83,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 78,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 73,559 miles

Exhaust corroded

Near side head lamp stone chipped

Pass 16 May 2013 67,716 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 May 2012 61,208 miles

o/side wiper blade split

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/side wiper blade split

n/sside headlamp glass damaged

Pass 25 May 2011 55,442 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 49,946 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2010 49,946 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 May 2009 45,461 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both n/side tyres have sidewall damage

engine oil level just above min.

o/side wiper blade split

uneven wear on n/s/f tyre

Fail 7 May 2009 45,461 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

both n/side tyres have sidewall damage

engine oil level just above min.

o/side wiper blade split

uneven wear on n/s/f tyre

Pass 14 May 2008 40,121 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 33,544 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 28,178 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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3827 TW is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 134,869 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 3827 TW, 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 25 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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3827 TW is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 June 2001.

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