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X959 FPO

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

37,243 mi
Last recorded37,243 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 FPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 37,243 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 37,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 35,358 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 35,269 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 35,262 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 35,255 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 35,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 34,958 miles

both front shocker lower bushes slightly perished but no movement in bushes

Fail 3 May 2022 34,958 miles

both front shocker lower bushes slightly perished but no movement in bushes

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 33,945 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2020 33,604 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 32,910 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 32,910 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 32,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 31,055 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 28,245 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 27,030 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 26,633 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 24,612 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 May 2013 24,612 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2012 22,145 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 20,956 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 19,814 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 19,613 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 18,946 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 18,946 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 17,445 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,138 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 14,187 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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X959 FPO is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 X959 FPO, 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 X959 FPO registered?

X959 FPO is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 October 2000.

Is X959 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X959 FPO shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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