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A18 TVB

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,817 mi
Last recorded76,817 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 TVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 76,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general body/underbody and component corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2024 76,109 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily waxed/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear inner sill corroding. Both front inner wheel arches/outriggers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 76,109 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily waxed/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear inner sill corroding. Both front inner wheel arches/outriggers corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 75,132 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 73,914 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 73,887 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 72,597 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 71,752 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing (lower front) corroded / holed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing (lower front) corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded / holed at rear

Offside Rear 1/4 panel inner corroded / holed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 70,156 miles

Handbrake cable return spring broken

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Boot perished (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 68,698 miles

Handbrake cable return spring broken

Nearside Front Inner wing box section to bumper corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wipers clear screen but are deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2018 68,668 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)

Handbrake cable return spring broken

Nearside Front Inner wing box section to bumper corroded

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wipers clear screen but are deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2017 67,412 miles

Metal brake pipes on both rear swinging arms are rusty in the clips

Pass 11 May 2016 65,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Water tanks and Under trays restrict inspection

Pass 11 May 2015 63,964 miles

O/S/R TYRE SHOWS AGE CRACKS ON THE SIDEWALL

Pass 15 May 2014 62,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 60,331 miles

engine noise (intermittent)

front discs corroding

general underbody corrosion

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight play both front anti-roll bar link bushes

small chips in windscreen

Pass 17 May 2012 55,306 miles

both windscreen wipers smear slightly

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded in places

few small chips in windscreen

o/s/f anti roll bar link top bush has slight play

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight noise from engine (intermitent)

Fail 17 May 2012 55,306 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both windscreen wipers smear slightly

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded in places

few small chips in windscreen

o/s/f anti roll bar link top bush has slight play

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

slight noise from engine (intermitent)

Pass 26 May 2011 50,523 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 49,847 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 49,452 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 48,278 miles

nearside front/rear tyers cracking offside front/rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2007 47,818 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,451 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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A18 TVB is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 146,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A18 TVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 31 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A18 TVB is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 1995.

Is A18 TVB safe to buy?

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