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HOB 855Y

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,309 mi
Last recorded30,309 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOB 855Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 30,309 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 29,342 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 27,955 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 26,742 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 24,426 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 22,437 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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HOB 855Y is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HOB 855Y, 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 HOB 855Y registered?

HOB 855Y is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 May 2018.

Is HOB 855Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOB 855Y shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HOB 855Y have outstanding finance?

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