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M40 ERX

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

229,782 mi
Last recorded229,782 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 ERX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 229,782 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 225,554 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 210,256 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 208,508 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 193,370 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 193,370 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 183,104 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 183,104 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID'S fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Around clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 174,129 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 162,278 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 162,278 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 153,179 miles

brake pad wear warning light is on

Fail 1 Jun 2015 153,019 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

brake pad wear warning light is on

Pass 17 May 2014 143,283 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 136,321 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 129,115 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 May 2012 128,969 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pad wear warning light is on

Pass 19 May 2011 122,631 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 4 Jun 2010 117,203 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 117,203 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 107,484 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 102,284 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 100,503 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 92,181 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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M40 ERX is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 M40 ERX, 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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M40 ERX is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 June 2000.

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