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C12 LCH

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,645 mi
Last recorded163,645 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 LCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 163,645 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 161,572 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 160,209 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 160,154 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 142,901 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 146,888 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 127,111 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

near side rear brake disc pitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blade worn

Fail 28 Feb 2012 127,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

near side rear brake disc pitted

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wiper blade worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 112,892 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 97,996 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 87,139 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jan 2009 87,139 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 73,359 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 62,682 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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C12 LCH is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C12 LCH, 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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C12 LCH is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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