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BDE 45B

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,437 mi
Last recorded80,437 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDE 45B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 80,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 79,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 79,669 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking All diesel leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rubber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 78,893 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 77,981 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 77,075 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 76,018 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 74,319 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 74,133 miles

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

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

under body rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2018 74,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

under body rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2016 73,902 miles

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,603 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 73,264 miles

all brake discs corroded

both wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Jul 2012 72,541 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 72,472 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 71,532 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 71,530 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 65,078 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 65,078 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 58,647 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 49,712 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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BDE 45B is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BDE 45B, 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 BDE 45B registered?

BDE 45B is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is BDE 45B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BDE 45B shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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