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B18 JBL

1990 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,089 mi
Last recorded70,089 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Volkswagen Transporter120,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 JBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 70,089 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 69,498 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 68,254 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 68,254 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,966 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 63,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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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B18 JBL is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 120,762 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 B18 JBL, 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 36 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B18 JBL registered?

B18 JBL is a 1990 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is B18 JBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 JBL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B18 JBL have outstanding finance?

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