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BSL 455

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,820 mi
Last recorded75,820 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSL 455
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,820 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 75,769 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 75,601 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,632 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 74,632 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 73,355 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 73,334 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2014 69,548 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,380 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 66,695 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 62,791 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 62,693 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

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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BSL 455 is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BSL 455, 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 BSL 455 registered?

BSL 455 is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is BSL 455 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSL 455 shows 12 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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