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YIW 7785

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

253,191 mi
Last recorded253,191 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 7785
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 253,191 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 251,973 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 250,652 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 249,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2021 236,806 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 236,802 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 229,401 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 229,394 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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 7785 is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YIW 7785, 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 YIW 7785 registered?

YIW 7785 is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 June 2000.

Is YIW 7785 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIW 7785 shows 8 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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