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B18 WVW

1991 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,185 mi
Last recorded114,185 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Volkswagen Transporter134,431 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 WVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 114,185 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 110,454 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 109,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn front upper steering column bush worn (2.2.2 (b))

little reserve travel in handbrake

oil leak

under side of vehicle body showing signs of surface rust

Pass 31 Aug 2016 109,758 miles

Oil leak engine

play on top steering bush

Fail 26 Aug 2016 109,757 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber missing bolt missing (2.7.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak engine

play on top steering bush

Pass 19 Mar 2015 109,235 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 12 Jun 2013 108,707 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 105,956 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s & o/s sills damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Jun 2012 105,955 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

n/s & o/s sills damaged

o/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jun 2011 105,224 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 100,353 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 95,289 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 95,289 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 89,999 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 89,997 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 88,234 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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B18 WVW is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1991 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 134,431 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 B18 WVW, 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 35 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B18 WVW registered?

B18 WVW is a 1991 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 November 1991.

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The MOT history for B18 WVW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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