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W609 RVM

2000 Volkswagen Derby

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,461 mi
Last recorded96,461 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Derby111,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW609 RVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelDerby
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,461 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 96,461 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users BOTH SIDE SKIRTS LOOSE (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH HEADLAMP GLASSES (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 93,657 miles

middle exhaust loose

Fail 5 Jan 2015 93,657 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

middle exhaust loose

Pass 21 Jan 2014 87,771 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 87,746 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,367 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 77,272 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 77,264 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 73,062 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 67,530 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 60,188 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 54,720 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 54,708 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 50,526 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 50,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Derby?

Based on 1,098 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

69.5%
Pass Rate
5,320
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 28
Registration plate lamp not working 25
coil spring broken 21
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W609 RVM is a 2000 Volkswagen Derby in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Derby models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 111,851 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 Volkswagen Derby fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 44 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W609 RVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Derby typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Derby is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W609 RVM registered?

W609 RVM is a 2000 Volkswagen Derby, first registered on 2 August 2000.

Is W609 RVM safe to buy?

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