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X96 HLN

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2459cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

211,261 mi
Last recorded211,261 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX96 HLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,459cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 211,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 207,996 miles

brake pad wear warning light on amber

corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r chassis not in prescribe area

Fail 24 Oct 2024 207,814 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2023 201,928 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 197,566 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 193,996 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 193,996 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 190,833 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 190,816 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 186,062 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

off side rear parking brake cable, mounting corroding.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 179,080 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 173,578 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 164,909 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 155,503 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 147,399 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 141,173 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 131,821 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 113,198 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 90,789 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 74,623 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 59,736 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 56,144 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 50,220 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 41,376 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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X96 HLN is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,459cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X96 HLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X96 HLN registered?

X96 HLN is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X96 HLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X96 HLN shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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