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H8 PTF

1995 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

241,020 mi
Last recorded241,020 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Volkswagen Transporter146,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 PTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 241,020 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 240,482 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front(s) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low inner

Fail 26 Jul 2024 240,482 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front(s) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre tread wearing low inner

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 239,172 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 239,172 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 238,849 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 238,843 miles

Nearside Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S lower wishbone joint. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Insecure. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 237,907 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 236,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 236,042 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 234,266 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 232,197 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 229,955 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 225,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 219,515 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 214,183 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

power steering fluid level low

slight play in steering

Fail 3 May 2013 214,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

power steering fluid level low

slight play in steering

Pass 30 Jun 2011 205,774 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 205,771 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 197,559 miles

Oil leak

o/s door catch broken

Pass 22 Aug 2008 188,771 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

sump guard fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2008 188,771 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

f/n/s tyre worn on edges

sump guard fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2007 180,741 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 180,741 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

slight play in n/s rack joint

slight play in steering colum top bush

sump guard fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2006 178,671 miles

Oil leak

n/s door mirror damaged

sump guard fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2006 178,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s door mirror damaged

sump guard fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2005 168,931 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 168,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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H8 PTF is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 H8 PTF, 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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H8 PTF is a 1995 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 August 1995.

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