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P111 MBV

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,007 mi
Last recorded230,007 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 MBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 230,007 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (not within 30cm) STRONG ADVISORY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust backbox missing

Fail 5 May 2026 230,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (not within 30cm) STRONG ADVISORY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

rear exhaust backbox missing

Pass 8 May 2025 229,111 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exhaust silencer missing.

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 227,307 miles

Both front outer sills corroded.

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust section missing.

Fail 23 Feb 2024 227,296 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Either side of load sensing valve (2 hoses) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of inner wheel arch/front of step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front outer sills corroded.

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust section missing.

Pass 1 Mar 2023 225,489 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust section missing.

Fail 28 Feb 2023 225,489 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Both sides front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both outer sills corroded.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust section missing.

Fail 10 Oct 2022 225,481 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail and the mounting bolt not passing through the leg, rail, floor, and a suitable structural member (10.1 (p))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing Seat fitted (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A post in inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail and the mounting bolt not passing through the leg, rail, floor, and a suitable structural member (10.1 (p))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Seat fitted (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt installation attached to floor without reinforcement plates or with plates of an unsuitable size/contour Only 3 bolts come through floor and washers fitted are too small, 4 bolts fitted (10.1 (m))

Central Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% recorded with failure being 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 223,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 221,334 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n//s/f and o/s/f d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 218,661 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jun 2014 204,636 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 6 Jun 2014 204,625 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Dec 2012 186,481 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 181,860 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

dampness around oil sump

rear wiper blade broke

Pass 25 Nov 2010 175,648 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 175,621 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 168,782 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 168,782 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 166,300 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 125,768 miles

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

Slight lump on near side rear tyre tread area

Pass 16 Aug 2006 147,351 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 131,648 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 131,628 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

1 top steering column bush slight play †2 exhaust centre pipe splitting and blowing very slightly †3rear number deteriating

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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P111 MBV is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P111 MBV, 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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P111 MBV is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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