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JBW 861Y

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 2095cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,600 mi
Last recorded152,600 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBW 861Y
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,095cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 152,600 miles

Both front lower shock absorber bushes worn

Pass 25 Jan 2018 148,038 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 147,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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JBW 861Y is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,095cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JBW 861Y, 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 JBW 861Y registered?

JBW 861Y is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 January 2018.

Is JBW 861Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBW 861Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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