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L4 DDT

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

209,198 mi
Last recorded209,198 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 DDT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 209,198 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 205,933 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 205,892 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 205,038 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 202,840 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 200,844 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 197,646 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 197,458 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced flitch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 195,158 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 195,081 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2018 192,307 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 189,290 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

Nearside Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 13 Sep 2016 186,348 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 174,351 miles

top steering column bush worn

Pass 3 Feb 2014 168,504 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 168,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 161,312 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 152,339 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 138,048 miles

Oil leak

exhaust blow by brackett behind catalyst

Pass 8 Dec 2009 128,839 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 128,839 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 113,462 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 92,585 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 77,095 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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L4 DDT is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L4 DDT, 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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L4 DDT is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 August 2000.

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