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R666 POW

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,847 mi
Last recorded164,847 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 POW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 164,847 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 164,714 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n\s o\s (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working n\s and o\s (1.2.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed n\s rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o\s rear (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. o\s front (4.1.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2014 147,658 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 147,638 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 133,278 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2013 133,276 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 121,725 miles

brake fluid change due?

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pad warning wires broken (front)

minimal clearance on front bump stops

non standard rear springs fitted

non standard wheels fitted

tow ball cover fitted

wear in both steering rack spindles(small amount)

Fail 1 May 2012 121,725 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake fluid change due?

brake pad warning wires broken (front)

minimal clearance on front bump stops

non standard rear springs fitted

non standard wheels fitted

o/s door lock faulty

tow ball cover fitted

wear in both steering rack spindles(small amount)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 111,455 miles

slight smoking on idle

Fail 22 Feb 2011 111,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Upper An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 103,813 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 98,200 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 91,622 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 90,765 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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R666 POW is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R666 POW, 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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R666 POW is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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