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X975 AEL

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,868 mi
Last recorded70,868 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX975 AEL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 70,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 66,352 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

front shocker bushes perished

Pass 1 May 2024 65,061 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 64,398 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 64,391 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad come unbonded from metal & moving

Pass 5 May 2022 62,830 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 62,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 61,874 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 61,297 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 59,030 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,323 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 55,253 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 52,311 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 48,755 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,152 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 40,171 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 40,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 35,031 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,530 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 24,529 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,722 miles

all metal brake pipes have light corrosion.

all tyre sidewalls slightly perished.

n/s/r brake discs corroded on outside edge but opperates correctly.

rear washer not working.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,008 miles

both offside front and rear tyres cracking on the outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2007 18,940 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,506 miles

o/s/f tyre starting to perish on outer wall

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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X975 AEL is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,370cc 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 X975 AEL, 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

How do I check the history of X975 AEL?

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What year was X975 AEL registered?

X975 AEL is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X975 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X975 AEL 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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