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J20 NYH

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,930 mi
Last recorded107,930 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 NYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 107,930 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 107,930 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2025 97,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat replaced and in a fixed position, welded to a subframe. Appears secure, welding condition not fully visible.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly rubbing inner wheel arch liner

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat replaced and in a fixed position, welded to a subframe. Appears secure, welding condition not visible.

Offside Front Tyre slightly rubbing inner wheel arch liner

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 96,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat replaced and in a fixed position, welded to a subframe. Appears secure, welding condition not fully visible.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly rubbing inner wheel arch liner

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat replaced and in a fixed position, welded to a subframe. Appears secure, welding condition not visible.

Offside Front Tyre slightly rubbing inner wheel arch liner

Pass 16 Feb 2024 88,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 87,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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J20 NYH is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J20 NYH, 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 J20 NYH registered?

J20 NYH is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 September 2018.

Is J20 NYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 NYH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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