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VHZ 9497

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

194,095 mi
Last recorded194,095 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHZ 9497
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2026 194,095 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 169,700 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 138,466 miles

Under the vehicle muddy

Pass 22 Jul 2023 111,314 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 74,779 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 49,696 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 9497 is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 9497, 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 VHZ 9497 registered?

VHZ 9497 is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is VHZ 9497 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHZ 9497 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VHZ 9497 have outstanding finance?

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