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L17 BON

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

104,645 mi
Last recorded104,645 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 BON
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 104,645 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 100,387 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 99,425 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 98,488 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 96,486 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 94,942 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 94,019 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 91,902 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 90,654 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,627 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 83,766 miles

Nearside steering rack arm has slight play

Fail 26 Jul 2016 83,766 miles

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

Nearside steering rack arm has slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2015 77,782 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2015 7,782 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 73,967 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,254 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 65,734 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 65,734 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad wear lamp on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 65,413 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 63,895 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 60,842 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 60,125 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 56,600 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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L17 BON is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 L17 BON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L17 BON registered?

L17 BON is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is L17 BON safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 BON shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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