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T4 BUP

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

261,120 mi
Last recorded261,120 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT4 BUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 261,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 257,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 247,991 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 244,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 243,604 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

steering column u/j stiff

Fail 20 Oct 2020 243,603 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play notchy (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 241,477 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

emits smoke

steering notchy

Pass 24 Apr 2018 239,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

emits smoke

Pass 25 Apr 2017 236,384 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

emits blue smoke

steering u/j rough

Pass 6 Apr 2016 234,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and badly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight u/j slightly seized (2.2.D.1)

steering wheel loose

Pass 10 Oct 2014 232,329 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 232,329 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 231,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall deteriorating/cracking

small deep cut offside front tyre and wearing outer edge

small deep cut offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2013 231,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

nearside front tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2012 230,076 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 230,064 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 226,316 miles

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

incorrect brake hose fitted to offside front of vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2011 226,306 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 21,273 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 19 Mar 2009 200,519 miles

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Fail 16 Mar 2009 200,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

20 spots of corrosion see block plan

Pass 19 Nov 2007 181,561 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 168,814 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 154,777 miles

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

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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T4 BUP is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 T4 BUP, 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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T4 BUP is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 July 2000.

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