2000 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · X494 AEL
2000 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2000. Recorded mileage 157,649 miles. MOT valid until 30/10/2026. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,649 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 2459cc
X494 AEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 157,649 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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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X494 AEL Mileage History
- 06/10/2023138,989 mi
- 11/10/2024150,250 mi+11,261 mi
- 22/10/2024150,261 mi+11 mi
- 17/10/2025157,551 mi+7,290 mi
- 31/10/2025157,649 mi+98 mi
Average of roughly 9,017 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X494 AEL 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 (X494 AEL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 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 (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
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