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R90 SSV

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,356 mi
Last recorded85,356 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR90 SSV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 85,356 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 85,332 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 85,017 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 84,105 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 84,079 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 82,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 81,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

steering wheel

Fail 25 Mar 2022 81,809 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

steering wheel

Pass 22 Jan 2021 79,706 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

steering wheel has slight flex

Fail 22 Jan 2021 79,706 miles

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

oil leak

steering wheel has slight flex

Pass 29 May 2019 79,540 miles

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

Slight corrosion in various areas

Steering wheel has slight flex

Pass 26 Apr 2018 78,424 miles

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

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

damage to sidewalls on all tyres

Fail 26 Apr 2018 78,424 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

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

damage to sidewalls on all tyres

Pass 30 May 2017 78,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge.

Offside Front Inner steering arm has got slight play.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,677 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 77,671 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 76,811 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,344 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 76,035 miles

Both front sill panels have started to corrode

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2013 76,035 miles

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

Both front sill panels have started to corrode

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,981 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2012 74,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2011 74,558 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2010 73,961 miles

Both rear wiper blades deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 73,429 miles

Both rear wiper blades deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 72,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2007 71,310 miles

Both rear wiper blades deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 69,412 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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R90 SSV is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,459cc 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 R90 SSV, 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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R90 SSV is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 November 2000.

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