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H16 ALW

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,450 mi
Last recorded61,450 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 ALW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 61,450 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes worn clonk when braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jul 2026 61,449 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 65/16 c mixed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes worn clonk when braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2025 54,851 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 43,908 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 32,580 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 28,528 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 18,581 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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H16 ALW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 H16 ALW, 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.

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What year was H16 ALW registered?

H16 ALW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 September 2018.

Is H16 ALW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H16 ALW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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