2000 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · V498 EFX
2000 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Feb 2000. Recorded mileage 165,773 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,773 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V498 EFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2024
- 165,773 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V498 EFX 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 (V498 EFX) between October 2021 and October 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
V498 EFX Mileage History
- 26/10/2021158,036 mi
- 30/09/2022160,217 mi+2,181 mi
- 02/10/2023162,819 mi+2,602 mi
- 28/09/2024165,754 mi+2,935 mi
- 03/10/2024165,773 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 2,634 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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