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YBZ 1638

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,900 mi
Last recorded110,900 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBZ 1638
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 110,900 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, All brake pipe covered in grease or underseal

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 110,900 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, All brake pipe covered in grease or underseal

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 109,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 109,106 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Buckle insecure (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe covered in grease or underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pads breaking up

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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YBZ 1638 is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YBZ 1638, 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 YBZ 1638 registered?

YBZ 1638 is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is YBZ 1638 safe to buy?

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