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R40 VWT

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

162,070 mi
Last recorded162,070 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 VWT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 162,070 miles

Front slight play across the front wheels whilst jacked

previously treated on the underside ,recommend a refresh and to included the prescribed areas and all the suspension

Pass 20 Dec 2024 154,016 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 145,892 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 145,866 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 140,859 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 140,857 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 135,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 133,046 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 127,602 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 127,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some rear pipes lightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,610 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 118,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 114,079 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 111,715 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 111,701 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 108,595 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Dec 2016 108,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 102,000 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 102,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 May 2015 98,317 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 98,317 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 93,358 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 93,358 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 81,325 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 81,325 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,908 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 71,906 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,079 miles

Oil leak

n/s wiper slightly smearing

Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,846 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 62,846 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 59,311 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2009 59,303 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2008 51,162 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2007 44,943 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 36,769 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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R40 VWT is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 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 R40 VWT, 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 R40 VWT registered?

R40 VWT is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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The MOT history for R40 VWT shows 35 tests with a 62.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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