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D1 VKA

2000 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

260,978 mi
Last recorded260,978 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Volkswagen Transporter136,792 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 VKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 260,978 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached crossmember (6.1.4 (a) (i))

age related corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2024 258,217 miles

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

age related corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2023 256,382 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 252,294 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 248,661 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 242,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear to load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced At front drain hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both from load sensor to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 233,828 miles

drivers seatbelt starting to fray slightly

offside and nearside rear handbrake cable outer covers have slight damage

surface corrosion on outer face of both rear brake discs

Pass 14 May 2018 226,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

rear wiper and screenwash not operating

rear wiper blade torn

slight smoke build up during diesel emissions test

Pass 30 Jun 2017 221,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear wiper blade torn

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

slight smoke build up noticed during diesel emissions test

small areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2017 221,006 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack arms

slight smoke build up noticed during diesel emissions test

small areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2016 216,480 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside main (3.6.B.2c)

offside front seatbelt starting to fray

slight oil leak around engine

slight play in both steering rack arms

small areas of corrosion starting to develop on underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2015 209,880 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 289,818 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 208,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 205,880 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 198,536 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 186,830 miles

Slight play in nearside track rod

Pass 8 Apr 2009 183,927 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 183,919 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 173,081 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 172,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 165,148 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 159,360 miles

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

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

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

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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D1 VKA is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 D1 VKA, 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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D1 VKA is a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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