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Y496 UOP

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,559 mi
Last recorded167,559 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY496 UOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 167,559 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 160,579 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN WASHER JET NOT WORKING

OFF SIDE FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLITTING AT THE ENDS

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 15 Mar 2010 160,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN WASHER JET NOT WORKING

OFF SIDE FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLITTING AT THE ENDS

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 6 Mar 2009 154,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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Y496 UOP is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 Y496 UOP, 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 Y496 UOP registered?

Y496 UOP is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is Y496 UOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y496 UOP shows 4 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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