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Y231 DVO

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,458 mi
Last recorded157,458 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY231 DVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2018 157,458 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front suspension squeeky

Pass 20 Jun 2017 155,422 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 155,367 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling ANTI ROLL BAR FOULING ON SUSPENSION ARM (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 153,600 miles

Nearside Rear COIL SPRING

Pass 9 Jan 2015 149,153 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 143,778 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 139,086 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 133,791 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 128,187 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 128,088 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 122,440 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 117,018 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 112,476 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 105,077 miles

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

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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Y231 DVO is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 Y231 DVO, 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 Y231 DVO registered?

Y231 DVO is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y231 DVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y231 DVO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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