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B18 SYN

1987 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,496 mi
Last recorded151,496 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Transporter123,896 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 SYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Jun 2026 151,496 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 150,870 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2024 149,944 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2023 148,651 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Mar 2022 147,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 146,333 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 145,722 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 SYN is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 123,896 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 SYN, 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 39 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B18 SYN registered?

B18 SYN is a 1987 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is B18 SYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 SYN shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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