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JGZ 9981

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,816 mi
Last recorded107,816 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGZ 9981
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 107,816 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 107,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 87,352 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 87,352 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 56,975 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 39,849 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 39,849 miles

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

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure WING MIRROR (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 22,513 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 22,513 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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JGZ 9981 is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JGZ 9981, 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 JGZ 9981 registered?

JGZ 9981 is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is JGZ 9981 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGZ 9981 shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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