CarVerify

Free Car Check

W218 VAU

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,835 mi
Last recorded51,835 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Fiat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 51,835 miles

surface corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2025 51,114 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 51,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2024 49,877 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 49,873 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rear axle brake pipe leaking. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2023 48,568 miles

Exhaust mounting defective various rubbers deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 47,250 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s front/both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 45,534 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner wheelarches etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 44,944 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on o/s rear wheel arch/rear sill behind wheel advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner/outer sills/front inner wings etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on fn/s and o/s front chassis sections and around subframe advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 43,414 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,728 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on inner/outer sills advise attention (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts and rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front tyre perishing on walls

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,307 miles

Body has slight corrosion o/s rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 38,271 miles

corrosion on o/s rear sill

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,497 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 35,540 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,721 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 32,307 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 32,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,050 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 30,043 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 27,997 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 26,053 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 24,265 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 24,265 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 21,770 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 21,770 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,086 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Ducato?

Based on 1,962,737 MOT tests across 142,446 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
2,630
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
142,446
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 34,174
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 30,287
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,216
Registration plate lamp not working 27,458
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22,732
Full Fiat Ducato reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W218 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Fiat Ducato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 57,673 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Ducato fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 34,174 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W218 VAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Ducato typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 26 years old, this Fiat Ducato is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W218 VAU?

You can check the full history of W218 VAU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W218 VAU registered?

W218 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W218 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W218 VAU shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W218 VAU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W218 VAU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.