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X988 BHR

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,004 mi
Last recorded126,004 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 BHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 126,004 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2025 125,972 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 119,293 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 113,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 104,389 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 95,192 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 95,153 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear seats missing

Pass 17 Aug 2020 87,661 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 82,376 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 73,916 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 73,893 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 64,751 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,718 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint poor condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust pipe in front of rear silencer is cracked and slightly blowing

rear brake pads worn unevenly

Fail 25 Aug 2015 52,706 miles

rear brake pads worn unevenly

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres perished

exhaust pipe in front of rear silencer is cracked and slightly blowing

Pass 22 Aug 2014 43,808 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

steering lock inop

Fail 22 Aug 2014 43,808 miles

Steering column locking device missing (2.1.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Aug 2013 39,862 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 34,335 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,674 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre, beginning to deteriorate/perish

offside front tyre deteriorated/perished

offside rear tyre beginning to deteriorate/perish

Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,922 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 28,838 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,274 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 28,274 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,453 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 25,139 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 23,556 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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X988 BHR is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X988 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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X988 BHR is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X988 BHR safe to buy?

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