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J4 NUC

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

242,181 mi
Last recorded242,181 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 NUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 242,181 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 242,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Middle both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 239,147 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Sep 2023 238,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 236,839 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front head light has a crack in it

Pass 3 Sep 2021 230,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 225,451 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 218,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 5 Aug 2019 218,216 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center sections corroded/broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 208,964 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 208,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 198,567 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 188,296 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 178,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH INNER STEERING ARMS

Fail 19 Aug 2015 178,871 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH INNER STEERING ARMS

Pass 20 Aug 2014 170,205 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre perished on inner sidewall

Fail 18 Aug 2014 170,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre perished on inner sidewall

Pass 2 Sep 2013 161,923 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 161,923 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 154,529 miles

front left indicator cracked

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2011 146,871 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f indercator lamp damaged

o/s trackrod arm inner ball joint has slight play

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak in engine bay

steering rack has play in bushes

Fail 26 Aug 2011 146,568 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pads low

n/s/f indercator lamp damaged

o/s trackrod arm inner ball joint has slight play

rear brake pads low

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak in engine bay

steering rack has play in bushes

Pass 20 Aug 2010 137,343 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 125,617 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 113,923 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 98,964 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 81,470 miles

rear number plate starting to de laminate

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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J4 NUC is a 2000 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 2000 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 136,792 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 J4 NUC, 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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J4 NUC is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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