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B9 ERW

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,644 mi
Last recorded143,644 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 ERW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 143,644 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 143,644 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 3 Oct 2024 130,521 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 130,519 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 118,260 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 94,359 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 64,058 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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B9 ERW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,130 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B9 ERW, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B9 ERW registered?

B9 ERW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 November 2018.

Is B9 ERW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 ERW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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