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B3 HLC

2020 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,025 mi
Last recorded81,025 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Transporter39,137 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 HLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 81,025 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 80,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2024 63,563 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 63,553 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 50,191 miles

Nearside play in rack

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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B3 HLC is a 2020 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2020 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 39,137 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 B3 HLC, 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 6 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 B3 HLC registered?

B3 HLC is a 2020 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2020.

Is B3 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 HLC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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