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M155 ALA

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

252,856 mi
Last recorded252,856 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM155 ALA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 252,856 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 252,773 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 252,635 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 250,785 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 243,959 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple sections (1.1.11 (c))

Damage to fuel tank and strap

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, O/S/F the beam aim and light output are affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S inner sill badly corroded x3

N/S outer sill corroded

O/S outer sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Sep 2019 243,934 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple sections (1.1.11 (c))

Damage to fuel tank and strap

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides, O/S/F the beam aim and light output are affected (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S inner sill badly corroded x3

N/S outer sill corroded

O/S outer sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2018 238,570 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlamps flash when engine is running and the door open.

n/s inner sill corroded x2

n/s outer sill corroded.

o/s outer sill corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 224,753 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 211,713 miles

Centre Parking Brake Cable Deteriorating

Centre To Rear Exhaust Deteriorating

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre 2.5-3mm Tread Remaining

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

Pin Hole In Nearside Front Outer CV Boot

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 198,636 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside non standard lighting

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

damage to nearside front sill, fuel tank and straps

handbrake cable corroded near body mounting

horn tone is not always the same

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear door handle barely working

non standard suspension

offside rear brake rod fouling on exhaust box

windscreen marked

Fail 24 Sep 2015 198,620 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling brake hose fouling on tyre/ rim, when on steering full lock (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside non standard lighting

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

handbrake cable corroded near body mounting

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear door handle barely working

non standard suspension

offside rear brake rod fouling on exhaust box

windscreen marked

Pass 8 Sep 2014 185,732 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

both front lower ball joint gators slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2013 180,106 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 180,106 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise nearside front tyre badly worn in inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2013 179,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light is on?

FRONT TRACKING IS OUT.

N/S/F tyre inner sidewall is lightly perrishing,225/40/18

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 175,962 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

steel wheel fitted front alloy rear

Fail 24 Aug 2012 175,960 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wearing on inner wall

Pass 13 Jun 2011 168,596 miles

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

Oil leak

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 157,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 142,627 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 119,991 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 103,438 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 84,862 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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M155 ALA is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 M155 ALA, 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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M155 ALA is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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