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R121 RCT

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,162 mi
Last recorded178,162 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 RCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 178,162 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 177,720 miles

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

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Oct 2023 176,281 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Oct 2022 175,621 miles

both front tyres worn on inner

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 13 Oct 2021 174,574 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 174,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 173,516 miles

slight oil leak on engine area

Pass 25 Sep 2019 171,670 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

under body has corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2019 171,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres worn on inner edge

under body has corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2018 169,140 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit

Pass 4 Sep 2017 167,441 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake pipe slight coroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 165,744 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 160,750 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 158,987 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH OUTER SILLS

Pass 3 May 2012 158,076 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

battery insecure

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion due to the vehicle being stood

os/f outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 3 May 2012 158,076 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

both rear brake discs have surface corrosion due to the vehicle being stood

os/f outer sill has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2010 155,620 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear tyre perrishing

Pass 2 Jul 2010 155,620 miles

n/s rear tyre perrishing

Pass 7 May 2009 147,980 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 144,367 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 139,948 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 139,748 miles

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

advisery ;brake warning lamp on

Pass 16 Feb 2006 134,965 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 134,922 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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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R121 RCT is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc 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 R121 RCT, 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 R121 RCT registered?

R121 RCT is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is R121 RCT safe to buy?

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