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W289 VAU

2000 Fiat Ducato

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,773 mi
Last recorded57,773 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Fiat Ducato57,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 VAU
MakeFiat
ModelDucato
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 57,773 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 57,357 miles
Fail 10 May 2024 57,357 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 56,854 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 55,992 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 55,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 55,051 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 53,863 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak radiator

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 53,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,197 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 52,516 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 48,550 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 48,453 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 48,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 44,265 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded + weak at rear (and front to rear

exhaust corroded

front pads look worn low

slight play in f/n/s wheel bearing

Fail 9 Jun 2011 44,265 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all metal brake pipes corroded + weak at rear (and front to rear

exhaust corroded

front pads look worn low

slight play in f/n/s wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2010 42,547 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 41,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 41,445 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,157 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 38,147 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s/r tyre slight cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,643 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 30,340 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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W289 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W289 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 W289 VAU registered?

W289 VAU is a 2000 Fiat Ducato, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W289 VAU safe to buy?

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