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R6 JBV

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,034 mi
Last recorded161,034 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 JBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 161,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in coating (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 160,493 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 160,182 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 160,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 159,992 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 153,013 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 153,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 145,497 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 139,943 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 134,268 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 128,598 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to front screen outside swept area

Pass 12 Dec 2011 125,633 miles

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

Oil leak

damage to front screen outside swept area

front and rear discs worn

Fail 12 Dec 2011 125,633 miles

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

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

Oil leak

damage to front screen outside swept area

front and rear discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 121,976 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 117,758 miles

Oil leak

crack in f/screen outside swept area

Pass 9 Oct 2008 111,364 miles

Oil leak

damage to screen outside swept area

Fail 8 Oct 2008 111,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

damage to screen outside swept area

Pass 3 Oct 2007 99,712 miles

Oil leak

crack to f/screen

Pass 11 Oct 2006 93,850 miles

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

Oil leak

f/screen cracked outside swept area

slight play in f/rack arms

Fail 9 Oct 2006 93,850 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

f/screen cracked outside swept areas

slight play in f/steering rack /arms

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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R6 JBV is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R6 JBV, 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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R6 JBV is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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