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B18 YNS

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,333 mi
Last recorded129,333 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 YNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 129,333 miles

Front hand brake lever very close to seat base making operation difficult

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded but not with in any prescribed area.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 129,090 miles

Battery light on

Nearside Front inner sill corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 7 Jun 2017 129,082 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Battery light on

Nearside Front inner sill corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 22 Apr 2016 127,981 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 127,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 126,149 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2014 124,838 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes above fuel tank

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2013 123,001 miles

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust mounting missing.. n/s front braake pad wear indicator warning wires broken. rear brake discs corroded. if bed converts to a seat , forward facing seat belts are required.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 120,673 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust mounting missing.if the bed converts to seats , all forward facing require a fixed seat back and a seat belt for each position

Fail 2 Apr 2011 115,888 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 115,888 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 113,551 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 108,240 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 96,616 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 96,616 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 82,085 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 62,270 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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B18 YNS is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B18 YNS, 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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B18 YNS is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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