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C25 DRM

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

197,381 mi
Last recorded197,381 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 DRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 197,381 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 196,978 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 196,975 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 196,945 miles

brake efficiency only just passed - advise brake diagnostic/check

Fail 29 Apr 2022 196,945 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked/damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

brake efficiency only just passed - advise brake diagnostic/check

Pass 27 Apr 2021 196,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

under side of vehicle showing deterioration

Fail 26 Apr 2021 196,898 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all brake discs corroded

under side of vehicle showing deterioration

Pass 2 May 2020 196,866 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door shut corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side loading door centre rail mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side loading door lower rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine light on

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 23 Apr 2020 196,866 miles

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rearward of wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door shut corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side loading door centre rail mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side loading door lower rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine light on

Pass 26 Apr 2019 196,674 miles

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive leak around power steering pipes at steering rack end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front clutch master cylinder mount bracket at pedal snapped

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all sill area corroding inner/outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perishing between flutes (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess adjuster to caliper cable corroding and perishing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill area corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at top and bottom ends of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres cracking/perishing on inner/outer at bead area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dash warning light flashing

Fail 18 Apr 2019 196,667 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear wheel arch /outrigger area corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush excessively worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive play in joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear wheel arch/rear outrigger area corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area at rear arm mount corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive leak around power steering pipes at steering rack end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front clutch master cylinder mount bracket at pedal snapped

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure brake pad wear indicator snapped and insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low low - adjusted on lane (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all sill area corroding inner/outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perishing between flutes (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess adjuster to caliper cable corroding and perishing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure brake wear indicator wire disconnected/taped up but insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill area corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at top and bottom ends of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres cracking/perishing on inner/outer at bead area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

dash warning light flashing

Pass 3 May 2018 195,619 miles

E.M.L on

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

Front exhaust mount corroded and broke

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis corroded and holed BOTH sides

Rear number plate cracked

Rear tyres worn on edges

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 195,618 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis in arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

E.M.L on

Front exhaust mount corroded and broke

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis corroded and holed BOTH sides

Rear number plate cracked

Rear tyres worn on edges

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 195,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 195,258 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 195,258 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only Cable snapped (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 193,591 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 109,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 109,988 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 187,297 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 187,297 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 184,163 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 184,163 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 182,331 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 182,331 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 177,118 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 177,118 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 172,253 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 172,253 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 166,259 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 166,259 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2006 153,351 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 141,227 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 141,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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C25 DRM is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 C25 DRM, 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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C25 DRM is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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