2000 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · X601 AKU
2000 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 268,095 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 268,095 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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X601 AKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 268,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X601 AKU 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 (X601 AKU) between February 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
X601 AKU Mileage History
- 10/02/2023259,121 mi
- 12/02/2024265,525 mi+6,404 mi
- 18/02/2025268,095 mi+2,570 mi
- 21/11/2025268,094 mi-1 mi
- 22/11/2025268,095 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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