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X956 JBV

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,744 mi
Last recorded110,744 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX956 JBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 110,744 miles

oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2023 105,518 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 99,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 96,632 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 96,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 92,837 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 91,169 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,240 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2056515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre slightly misshapen

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 7 Oct 2017 85,349 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 80,892 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,368 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 76,244 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 72,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 29 Nov 2012 72,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,703 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 68,695 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 62,899 miles

steering rack inner ball coupling slight play offside

Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,751 miles

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

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

exhaust joins and metal mounting brackets corroding

slight dampness around brake master cylinder to reservoir seals

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Fail 26 Nov 2009 56,751 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust joins and metal mounting brackets corroding

slight dampness around brake master cylinder to reservoir seals

slight play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 11 Nov 2008 50,137 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 50,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,491 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE FERRULES CORRODING WHERE MOUNTED TO REAR SUSPENSION ARMS

Pass 23 Nov 2006 38,966 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 32,184 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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X956 JBV is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2000 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 136,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X956 JBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 26 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X956 JBV registered?

X956 JBV is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X956 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X956 JBV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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