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704 HOO

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

170,901 mi
Last recorded170,901 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration704 HOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 170,901 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 166,090 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 161,761 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 156,218 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 151,715 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 145,746 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 134,012 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 126,961 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 115,994 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 99,921 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 84,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 72,405 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 63,743 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,770 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 60,770 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 56,815 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 52,106 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 46,066 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,452 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 34,207 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,458 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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704 HOO is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 704 HOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 704 HOO registered?

704 HOO is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 2001.

Is 704 HOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 704 HOO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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