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R6 RYB

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

220,697 mi
Last recorded220,697 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 RYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 220,697 miles

Both front arches rusted

Pass 26 Feb 2026 218,002 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 214,465 miles

Front wheel arches rusted

Rear underside has been undersealed

Pass 26 Feb 2024 210,052 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2023 205,852 miles

Front wheel arches corroded

rear underside under sealed

Pass 27 Feb 2022 202,016 miles

Front wheel Arches corroded

Underseal applied to the rear of the vehicle

Pass 15 Feb 2020 201,094 miles

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2019 195,720 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 192,110 miles

All brake discs in poor condition

Rear springs corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 186,544 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 177,458 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 170,541 miles

van had been lowered

Pass 30 Apr 2013 162,444 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 155,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 1 May 2012 155,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 28 Apr 2011 145,757 miles

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

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

sceen cracked outside of swept area

sight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 13 Mar 2010 132,232 miles

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

windscreen cracked below wiper sweep

Pass 6 Mar 2009 120,863 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 120,863 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 106,283 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 106,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 94,313 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 94,117 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 81,603 miles

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

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 RYB is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RYB, 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 R6 RYB registered?

R6 RYB is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is R6 RYB safe to buy?

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