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L40 MAV

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,994 mi
Last recorded171,994 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 MAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 171,994 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 171,993 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

headlamps are aftermarket fitment, also have lots of condensation inside

Pass 10 Jan 2025 171,079 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 166,577 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 161,574 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 159,510 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 159,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 157,785 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 155,667 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 152,500 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 149,988 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 146,654 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 143,378 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 139,091 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 135,292 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2012 135,292 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2011 130,828 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 127,081 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 127,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 127,080 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 127,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S OF STEERING NRACK

Pass 4 Aug 2008 119,549 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S OF STEERING RACK

Pass 9 Jul 2007 111,798 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 111,765 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 107,990 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 107,990 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 188,660 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 188,660 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L40 MAV is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L40 MAV, 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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L40 MAV is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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