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H26 RAT

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,092 mi
Last recorded100,092 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 RAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 100,092 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 100,079 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 95,620 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 90,381 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 90,337 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 85,508 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 85,427 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 81,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 80,048 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 78,762 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 76,160 miles

all brake pipes are coated with protective coating

Pass 6 Feb 2018 72,056 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged lsv to hose (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 72,056 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged lsv to hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 68,768 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,478 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 60,323 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 60,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 58,795 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 55,446 miles

exhaust system deteriorated corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 53,557 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 53,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,508 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 51,504 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,361 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Sep 2009 51,062 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,395 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,764 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 48,586 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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H26 RAT is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H26 RAT, 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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What year was H26 RAT registered?

H26 RAT is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is H26 RAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H26 RAT shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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