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C23 BBS

2020 Volkswagen Transporter

Bronze Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,616 mi
Last recorded34,616 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Volkswagen Transporter39,137 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 BBS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2020
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 34,616 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2025 116,929 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 32,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 32,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 111,502 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 30,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 103,956 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body covers obscuring view

Fail 20 Nov 2023 103,780 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under body covers obscuring view

Pass 18 Jul 2023 24,410 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 92,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 80,633 miles

Centre exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 71,009 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 57,912 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 May 2018 50,191 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 50,190 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 44,589 miles

Under vehicle covers fitted causing a reduced view to some components

Pass 27 Jun 2016 37,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Three-A 255/45ZR18 6-6-6 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre Three-A 255/45ZR18 6-6-6 mm

Offside Front Tyre Three-A 255/45ZR18 6-6-6 mm

Offside Rear Tyre Three-A 255/45ZR18 6-7-6 mm

Under vehicle covers fitted, Restricting view of some vehicle components.

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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C23 BBS is a 2020 Volkswagen Transporter in Bronze with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 C23 BBS, 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 C23 BBS registered?

C23 BBS is a 2020 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 July 2020.

Is C23 BBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C23 BBS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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