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W249 VAU

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

31,573 mi
Last recorded31,573 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 31,573 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 26,816 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 26,816 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear both (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 26,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp assembly badly deteriated & discoloured

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lamp assembly lens badly deteriorated & discoloured

Fail 23 Jun 2021 26,347 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected shows white light (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp assembly badly deteriated & discoloured

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lamp assembly lens badly deteriorated & discoloured

Pass 1 Jul 2020 24,916 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 24,065 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 24,064 miles

Nearside Rear All outline marker lamps not working TOP MARKER (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 23,281 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded steering rack pipes (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked lens (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked around side wall

Offside Rear leaf spring bump stop perished

Fail 18 Oct 2017 23,275 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded steering rack pipes (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked lens (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked around side wall

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

Offside Front tyre cracked around side wall

Offside Rear leaf spring bump stop perished

Pass 26 Oct 2016 22,020 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 21,135 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 24 Aug 2013 18,675 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 18,643 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,404 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 17,188 miles

FRONT LOWER CROSS MEMBER CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 7 Jul 2010 16,167 miles

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

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

foglight not working on bike rack

Fail 7 Jul 2010 16,167 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 16,098 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 16,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 561 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 1,535 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
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W249 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W249 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.

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What year was W249 VAU registered?

W249 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 25 April 2000.

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