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B8 UEY

1996 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

188,467 mi
Last recorded188,467 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Transporter147,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 UEY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 188,467 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 183,375 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 181,176 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight service brake imbalance front brakes. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Washers weak but still clear screen - suspect blocked.

Horn weak, but still sounds audible.

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 181,176 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking Injector leak off pipes leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight service brake imbalance front brakes. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Washers weak but still clear screen - suspect blocked.

Horn weak, but still sounds audible.

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 179,292 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 176,513 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 174,956 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 172,910 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 171,928 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 167,838 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 167,822 miles

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 167,807 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 165,639 miles

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn and feathered on the inner edge

rear shock damping poor but no damage or sign of leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 162,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Of side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 162,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Of side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 158,633 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 154,714 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 153,527 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 153,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

spaced wrong

Pass 6 Feb 2009 152,861 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 152,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B8 UEY is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 147,938 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 B8 UEY, 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 30 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 UEY registered?

B8 UEY is a 1996 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is B8 UEY safe to buy?

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