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VHZ 9188

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,579 mi
Last recorded135,579 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHZ 9188
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 135,579 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2025 132,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front side mirrors have temp repair

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 132,959 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front side mirrors have temp repair

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 103,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 103,722 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both n/s & o/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall has damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 83,307 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 68,815 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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VHZ 9188 is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VHZ 9188, 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 VHZ 9188 registered?

VHZ 9188 is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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