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AO68 VLV

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,194 mi
Last recorded67,194 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO68 VLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 67,194 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 67,151 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

no emissions detected by smoke meter

Fail 21 Oct 2025 67,150 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine cover and/or undertray fitted preventing view

no emissions detected by smoke meter

washer bottle leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2024 59,581 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

no emissions detected by smoke meter

Fail 16 Oct 2024 59,550 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

no emissions detected by smoke meter

Pass 4 Oct 2023 52,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Oct 2023 52,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 44,570 miles

Undertray not fully secure Damage to both OS and NS undertrays (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 29,154 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre worn on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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AO68 VLV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,130 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 AO68 VLV, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO68 VLV?

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What year was AO68 VLV registered?

AO68 VLV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 November 2018.

Is AO68 VLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO68 VLV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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