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LCV 38E

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,173 mi
Last recorded79,173 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCV 38E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 79,173 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 78,545 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,380 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 72,047 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 72,047 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 70,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 70,537 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 69,810 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,810 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 68,485 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 66,927 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 65,924 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 65,922 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 64,577 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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LCV 38E is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LCV 38E, 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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LCV 38E is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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