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AY68 XGS

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,808 mi
Last recorded106,808 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY68 XGS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 106,808 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 91,756 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 76,344 miles

Nearside Front under trim damaged

Nearside Front under trim damaged

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2024 76,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front under trim damaged

Nearside Front under trim damaged

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2023 62,093 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 31 Aug 2023 62,093 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2022 49,271 miles

EGR pipe has slight leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 2 Sep 2021 36,181 miles

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

Offside 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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AY68 XGS is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY68 XGS, 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

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What year was AY68 XGS registered?

AY68 XGS is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 September 2018.

Is AY68 XGS safe to buy?

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