2000 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · W496 DGC
2000 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/08/2000. Recorded mileage 250,838 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 250,838 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
W496 DGC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 250,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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W496 DGC Mileage History
- 14/08/2023246,671 mi
- 14/08/2024249,544 mi+2,873 mi
- 14/08/2024249,548 mi+4 mi
- 18/07/2025250,822 mi+1,274 mi
- 23/07/2025250,838 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 2,147 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W496 DGC 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 (W496 DGC) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 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 (10 issues), Steering (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (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 Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind ”; “Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested Leaking under load (1.2.1 (g))”.
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