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X98 MDU

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,682 mi
Last recorded128,682 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 MDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 128,682 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 121,848 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 116,552 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 105,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 105,472 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 94,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s & n/s front wiper blades starting to split at tine of test

rear number plate starting to discolour/seperate at time of test

Fail 17 Oct 2009 94,526 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

o/s & n/s front wiper blades starting to split at tine of test

rear number plate starting to discolour/seperate at time of test

Pass 20 Sep 2008 80,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

front & rear number plates starting to discolour/seperate at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2007 72,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear number plate starting to seperate/ discolour at tine of test

Fail 13 Oct 2007 72,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear number plate starting to seperate/ discolour at tine of test

Pass 10 Oct 2006 68,541 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 55,630 miles

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

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 MDU is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X98 MDU, 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

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What year was X98 MDU registered?

X98 MDU is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X98 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X98 MDU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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