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A16 BWN

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

192,924 mi
Last recorded192,924 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 BWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 192,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture On caliper (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture To hose (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture On caliper (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Jacking point corroded

Offside Parking brake weak - may require adjustment or repair

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Towbar corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 189,926 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 189,922 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar attachment insecure main mounting bolt loose (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 179,517 miles

Body has sharp edges due to corrosion

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

Coolant leak

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear crossmember very corroded around tow bar mounts

Sliding door hinge faulty

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

gearbox noisy

Fail 3 Jun 2019 179,342 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Body has sharp edges due to corrosion

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

Coolant leak

Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear crossmember very corroded around tow bar mounts

Sliding door hinge faulty

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

gearbox noisy

Pass 6 Jun 2018 175,018 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2018 174,993 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 170,474 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 170,413 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2016 166,066 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 160,286 miles

n/s/f outer antiroll bar bush slight play

n/s/f outer cv boot leaking

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust blow

Fail 8 Jun 2015 160,286 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f outer antiroll bar bush slight play

n/s/f outer cv boot leaking

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust blow

Pass 15 May 2014 151,212 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 141,790 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 141,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 140,609 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 140,609 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 138,405 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 138,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 131,995 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 131,471 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 123,007 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 110,837 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 96,001 miles

as original

Fail 13 Dec 2006 96,001 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre has a slow puncher

play in steering rack

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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A16 BWN is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 A16 BWN, 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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A16 BWN is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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