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JC55 HOD

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

105,770 mi
Last recorded105,770 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC55 HOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 105,770 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2025 129,160 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 129,160 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 101,663 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 111,254 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 111,254 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 99,159 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 93,137 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 94,347 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 86,581 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 82,529 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 82,529 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 81,500 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 58,163 miles

Emissions too Clean

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Cracking but not Major (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 77,368 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 70,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17/101Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

auxiliary belt slightly cracked

Pass 10 May 2018 66,948 miles

both front tyres slightly low tread on outer edges [ 225/55/17/101Y ]

Fail 8 May 2018 66,948 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres slightly low tread on outer edges [ 225/55/17/101Y ]

Pass 18 May 2017 62,736 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 56,280 miles

both front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 20 May 2015 48,520 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 48,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2014 40,419 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 33,161 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 33,160 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,489 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 24,230 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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JC55 HOD is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JC55 HOD, 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 JC55 HOD registered?

JC55 HOD is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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