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B4 SLV

2020 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,785 mi
Last recorded99,785 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Transporter39,137 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 SLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 99,785 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 193,365 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 98,713 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 98,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 191,450 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 189,162 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 85,551 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 85,551 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 185,447 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 185,447 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 180,942 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 176,394 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 174,154 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Nov 2019 174,154 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 168,537 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 168,537 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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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B4 SLV is a 2020 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 B4 SLV, 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.

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What year was B4 SLV registered?

B4 SLV is a 2020 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 August 2020.

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