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HB03 SMB

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,805 mi
Last recorded97,805 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHB03 SMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 97,805 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front On Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 91,125 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 91,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction m.i.l light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 80,171 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Signs of front + rear tyres fouling inner arches

Small chip in lower zone A

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 70,786 miles

Front + rear tyres fouling inner arches

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 70,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front + rear tyres fouling inner arches

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 58,750 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 58,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2021 49,657 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 46,789 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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HB03 SMB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HB03 SMB, 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 HB03 SMB registered?

HB03 SMB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 February 2018.

Is HB03 SMB safe to buy?

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