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YIW 9818

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,638 mi
Last recorded148,638 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIW 9818
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 148,638 miles

Nearside Inner chassis corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 16 May 2023 148,169 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS unit to joints after fuel tank , corroding x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Two , after front subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner chassis face corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area , marked

Offside Front Jacking point , corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area

Offside Front Side body protector bar secured with tie wraps

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear crossmember / valance , corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area

Strong smell of diesel fuel under bonnet , no visible leaks at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels protruding from arches ()

Fail 5 May 2023 148,108 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 66kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Outer tread edge rubbing on wheelarch . No cords visible at time of trst (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 59kg (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Outer tread edge rubbing on wheelarch . No cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bolt broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS unit to joints after fuel tank , corroding x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Two , after front subframe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner chassis face corroded & holed , NOT within a prescribed area , marked

Offside Front Jacking point , corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area

Offside Front Side body protector bar secured with tie wraps

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear crossmember / valance , corroded & holed . NOT within a prescribed area

Strong smell of diesel fuel under bonnet , no visible leaks at time of test

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels protruding from arches ()

Pass 20 May 2022 147,824 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

Pass 5 Oct 2021 147,787 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 147,787 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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 9818 is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YIW 9818, 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.

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What year was YIW 9818 registered?

YIW 9818 is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is YIW 9818 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YIW 9818 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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