2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Volkswagen Transporter MOT pass rate and common faults

4,504 MOT tests in 2024. 54.9% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time54.9%
Failed or needed repairs45.1%
Typical mileage at test175,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,504 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.7%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.1%
  3. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low3.8%
  6. Horn: not working3.7%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working3.4%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.2%
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.1%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics39.7%
  2. Brakes30.9%
  3. Suspension22.2%
  4. Body & chassis20.7%
  5. Steering10.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  7. Tyres6.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks6.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.9%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)12.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter?

In 2024, 54.9% of 2000 Volkswagen Transporter cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,504 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Volkswagen Transporter?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Volkswagen Transporter reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).