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X98 BVV

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

231,373 mi
Last recorded231,373 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 BVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 231,373 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 226,728 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 226,728 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 219,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 219,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 209,982 miles

n/s/f wheel slight noise

Fail 13 Jun 2018 209,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f wheel slight noise

Pass 12 Jun 2017 202,192 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 195,455 miles

corrosion on all sills and arches

front pads worn

front wiper split

heat shield loose

hole in osr side panel

nail osr tyre

oil leak

oil warning on

osf seat belt coiled

Fail 13 Jun 2016 195,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

oil warning on

osf seat belt coiled

corrosion on all sills and arches

front pads worn

front wiper split

heat shield loose

hole in osr side panel

nail osr tyre

Pass 26 May 2015 189,634 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2015 189,634 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 May 2014 184,183 miles

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

n/s loading door fronttop and bottom hinges not fitted so the door cannot be readily opened or closed

Pass 18 Feb 2011 161,619 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 154,165 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 154,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

NSF TYRE 1,6MM REQ NEW==

REAR PADS VERY LOW DISCS POOR==OIL LEAK==PLAY IN BOTH RACK ARMS==FR DISCS WORN SLIGHT INBALANCE

NS SIDE DOOR FALLS OFF

Pass 30 Mar 2009 145,025 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 144,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

H/BRAKE CABLES POOR==FR DISCS LIPPED/WORN/RUN OUT NSF==SCRATCH IN SCREEN==REAR SUSP SOFT==SLIGHT BIND ON REAR BRAKES REQ PADS/DISAS

Pass 18 Apr 2008 134,210 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 134,167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

SCRATCH IN SCREEN==WIPERS POOR==OSF CHECK STRAP BROKEN==FR BRAKES UNBALANCED==OIL LEAK==H/BRAKE CABLE SHIELDING WORN==OSF BRAKE BINDING

Pass 6 Mar 2007 122,294 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 101,497 miles

195/70 r15c 104/102 pirelli

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

n/s/r tyre startin g to perish

oil leaks from engine area

slight smell of diesel around eengine

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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X98 BVV is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X98 BVV, 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 X98 BVV registered?

X98 BVV is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 November 2000.

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