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T490 OUB

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,945 mi
Last recorded187,945 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT490 OUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 187,945 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 186,904 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 186,131 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 184,234 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 182,418 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 172,319 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 172,319 miles

Central Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2019 167,932 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slight cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight play o/s fr hub

Pass 4 Jul 2018 166,368 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 166,366 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 159,447 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 154,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 150,407 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 146,506 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 141,853 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 136,962 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 132,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 112,539 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 116,564 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 105,857 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 98,544 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 98,544 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

engine under tray fitted

nail in tyre

Fail 18 May 2006 98,540 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 93,453 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 93,453 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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T490 OUB is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T490 OUB, 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 T490 OUB registered?

T490 OUB is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is T490 OUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T490 OUB shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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