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J30 KCB

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

234,626 mi
Last recorded234,626 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 KCB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 234,626 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 234,626 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s sills / arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 226,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front and front to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge / nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge / nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 226,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded / holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front and front to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge / nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread on inner edge / nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 215,626 miles

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

park brake return spring broken

Fail 18 Jul 2019 215,625 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

park brake return spring broken

Pass 29 Jun 2018 206,476 miles

Nearside sill corroded / damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s and o/s front wheels welded / repaired

Fail 29 Jun 2018 206,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded / holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside sill corroded / damaged

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s and o/s front wheels welded / repaired

Pass 6 Jun 2017 198,186 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 198,183 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 190,853 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 190,850 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 182,215 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside front tyre scrubbing on edges

Fail 15 Apr 2015 182,215 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

offside front tyre scrubbing on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 174,305 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 174,305 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 169,173 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 164,668 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

drivers mirror has slight damage

Pass 18 Feb 2011 153,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 153,878 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 142,686 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 135,274 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 128,864 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 121,624 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 113,772 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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J30 KCB is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 136,792 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 J30 KCB, 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 26 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J30 KCB is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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