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X987 BHR

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

205,776 mi
Last recorded205,776 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX987 BHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 205,776 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on n/s and o/s small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

both front jacking points slight corroded

both front tyres slight perished n/s and o/s

both outer sills slight corroded

n/s and o/s front inner rack joints slight play

rear bumper mounting corroded under side both sides

Fail 7 Jan 2025 205,250 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view on n/s and o/s small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

both front jacking points slight corroded

both front tyres slight perished n/s and o/s

both outer sills slight corroded

n/s and o/s front inner rack joints slight play

rear bumper mounting corroded under side both sides

Pass 8 Jan 2024 193,652 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front jacking points corroding

both inner & outer sill panels corroding

exhaust slightly smoking

movement in both inner rack ends

Fail 5 Jan 2024 193,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front jacking points corroding

both inner & outer sill panels corroding

exhaust slightly smoking

movement in both inner rack ends

Pass 7 Jan 2023 191,945 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

movement in both inner rack ends

n/s sliding door sill corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2022 190,469 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leaks

Fail 17 Dec 2021 190,466 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 areas - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 187,278 miles

front most handbrake cable in poor condition

n/s inner cv boot perished

oil leaks

Pass 14 Dec 2019 182,091 miles

slight leak from front exhaust bracket

slight movement in both inner rack ends

Pass 8 Dec 2018 176,169 miles

front handbrake cable slightly frayed

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2018 176,166 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front handbrake cable slightly frayed

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2017 169,555 miles

front handbrake cable corroded

marks to windscreen

oil leaks

slight movement in both inner rack ends

Fail 9 Dec 2017 169,528 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front handbrake cable corroded

marks to windscreen

oil leaks

slight movement in both inner rack ends

Pass 26 Nov 2016 163,429 miles

front handbrake cable corroding

marks to windscreen

o/s/r brake slightly binding

slight movement in both inner rack ends

Pass 28 Nov 2015 157,562 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 152,134 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning lamp on

exhaust emits blue smoke under acceleration

Pass 25 Nov 2013 146,679 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 141,277 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust has a slight leak and deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2011 129,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Fail 8 Dec 2011 129,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 29 Nov 2010 121,200 miles

washers weak (frozen)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 114,587 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2008 107,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 107,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 99,234 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 91,279 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 91,279 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 81,827 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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X987 BHR is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X987 BHR, 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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X987 BHR is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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