2000 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · W197 AAV
2000 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/03/2000. Recorded mileage 193,862 miles. MOT valid until 20/07/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2461cc
W197 AAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 193,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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W197 AAV Mileage History
- 16/02/2023190,322 mi
- 02/09/2024192,878 mi+2,556 mi
- 10/09/2024192,878 mi
- 26/06/2026193,861 mi+983 mi
- 22/07/2026193,862 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,033 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W197 AAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volkswagen Transporter (W197 AAV) between February 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all cross member across rear (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”.
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