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R26 BAM

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,556 mi
Last recorded173,556 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 BAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 173,556 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 160,153 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 148,973 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2024 148,965 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 143,002 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear outer sill

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 143,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusters defective (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sliding door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high done (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear outer sill

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 137,506 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre old 2006

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 132,830 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber slightly weak

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 7 Apr 2020 130,047 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 129,660 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 128,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 28 Feb 2017 126,126 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Feb 2017 126,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 118,200 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 111,703 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 111,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,388 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 100,252 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,318 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 93,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 84,225 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 76,557 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 76,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight fuel leak at fuel pump

Pass 23 Jan 2008 65,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all brake discs rusty - vehicle has been standing should clean off with use

Pass 8 Mar 2007 61,751 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 61,751 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2006 50,704 miles

exhaust cracked and leaking slightly around cat section

nearside front tyre on limit

Fail 10 Mar 2006 50,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

exhaust cracked and leaking slightly around cat section

front brake pads geeting low

nearside front tyre on limit

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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R26 BAM is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R26 BAM, 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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R26 BAM is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for R26 BAM shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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