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W294 VGW

2000 Isuzu Trooper

Silver Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,439 mi
Last recorded173,439 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Isuzu Trooper102,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW294 VGW
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 173,439 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 168,187 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 163,053 miles

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

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front body mounts have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower the underneath of vehicle has surface rust in places advise to wax oil

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tire has wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear outer arches inside doors have small corrosion patches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 159,549 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 159,549 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 156,467 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 156,467 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 153,969 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 153,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust front section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section too rear section pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 150,383 miles

exhaust v,rusty

Fail 17 Jun 2019 150,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3x (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust v,rusty

Pass 15 May 2018 146,947 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear load valve x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 142,216 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 138,144 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 134,224 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 126,761 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 122,295 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 122,290 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre running off on outer edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 121,032 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 118,160 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

headlight protecters fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2012 118,160 miles

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

headlight protecters fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2011 105,185 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 105,179 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 90,807 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 90,806 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

BOTH FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 80,340 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,351 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 69,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 59,284 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 46,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper?

Based on 362,452 MOT tests across 33,962 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,567
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
33,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,164
position lamp(s) not working 10,697
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,634
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,961
constant velocity joint gaiter split 9,918
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W294 VGW is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper in Silver with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 102,609 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 Isuzu Trooper fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W294 VGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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W294 VGW is a 2000 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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