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P999 HOW

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

156,568 mi
Last recorded156,568 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 HOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 156,568 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undersealed throughout

Pass 23 Sep 2024 155,174 miles

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

undersealed throughout

Pass 19 Sep 2023 153,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 148,876 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 143,179 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 143,171 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 131,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 131,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged corroded on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 131,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle back doors (6.2.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S front to rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front brakes slight bind

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 128,490 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 128,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 116,335 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear also union corroded nearside centre (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 116,335 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear also union corroded nearside centre (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 110,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (Raised tread pattern) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (Raised tread pattern) (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (inside) (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 105,278 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 100,302 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2014 94,505 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 89,830 miles

o/s wing mirror glass damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2012 82,998 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 74,350 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 74,350 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front tyres heavy edge wear

both rear brake discs coorroded

front brake discs corroded

handbrake cable outer casing damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,424 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 66,172 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 66,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 58,832 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 58,832 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 50,728 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 50,728 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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P999 HOW is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 P999 HOW, 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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P999 HOW is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 November 2000.

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The MOT history for P999 HOW shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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