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M8 RYW

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

White Lpg 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,120 mi
Last recorded152,120 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 RYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 152,120 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) near side & offside ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 149,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside & offside ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 147,139 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 144,361 miles

Nearside rear underside cover panel corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Offside of engine - Above driveshaft (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 142,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 141,157 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 140,363 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 138,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 135,464 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 135,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 132,627 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 129,874 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 129,874 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section of exhaust broken off (7.1.2)

Emissions test not carried out due to rear section exhaust missing.

Pass 11 Dec 2014 127,093 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 123,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 123,874 miles

Centre Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 118,720 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 118,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 115,710 miles

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 115,710 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

power steering belt slipping when on full lock.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 111,349 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 107,611 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 100,643 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 100,643 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 97,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 90,048 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/F 195/70R15C Continental 8/8/8 †O/S/R 195/70R15C Continental 7/8/8 †N/S/R 195/70R15C Regal 6/6/6 †N/S/F 195/70R15C Michelin 5/6/5

Fail 6 Dec 2006 90,045 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f 195/70r15c continental 8/8/8 †o/s/r 195/70r15c continental 7/8/8 †n/s/r 195/70r15c regal 6/6/6 †n/s/f 195/70r15c michelin 5/6/5

Pass 21 Nov 2005 80,152 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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M8 RYW is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc lpg 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 M8 RYW, 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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What year was M8 RYW registered?

M8 RYW is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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