2000 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · W897 BAN
2000 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04 May 2000. Recorded mileage 159,590 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W897 BAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 159,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W897 BAN 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 (W897 BAN) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 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: Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
W897 BAN Mileage History
- 05/04/2024154,908 mi
- 09/04/2024154,917 mi+9 mi
- 21/03/2025157,633 mi+2,716 mi
- 24/03/2025157,633 mi
- 25/03/2026159,590 mi+1,957 mi
Average of roughly 2,378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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