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YIW 5379

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

197,883 mi
Last recorded197,883 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 5379
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Nov 2025 197,883 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 194,705 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 193,325 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 187,758 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 185,697 miles

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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YIW 5379 is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YIW 5379, 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

How do I check the history of YIW 5379?

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What year was YIW 5379 registered?

YIW 5379 is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is YIW 5379 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIW 5379 shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YIW 5379 have outstanding finance?

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