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X987 CUY

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

146,512 mi
Last recorded146,512 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

RegistrationX987 CUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 146,512 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 146,512 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 146,202 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 146,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 146,173 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 134,690 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 129,664 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 118,567 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroding

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 118,567 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill corroding

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 117,976 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 117,976 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 116,945 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 116,933 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 103,532 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 103,532 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 112,164 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 112,164 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 107,804 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 107,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 105,862 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

flexi brake pipe from chassis to rear suspension arms ferrules slightly corroded

metal brake pipes have been greased for protection

Fail 19 Feb 2014 105,861 miles

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

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

flexi brake pipe ferrules slightly corroded from chassis to rear suspension arms

metal brake pipes have been greased for protection

Pass 29 Nov 2012 103,925 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 97,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 89,737 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 89,737 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 82,193 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 82,193 miles

registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 71,985 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 61,432 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 44,639 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 CUY is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CUY, 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 X987 CUY registered?

X987 CUY is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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