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BA55 ESX

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,557 mi
Last recorded121,557 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 ESX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 121,557 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 121,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 105,376 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 90,329 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 90,329 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 73,547 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 73,547 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 73,421 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Seat belt buckle damaged rear middle (7.1.2 (d))

Seat belt not functioning as intended middle seat belt (7.1.2 (c))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective rear middle (7.1.2 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,087 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 43,870 miles

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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BA55 ESX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BA55 ESX, 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.

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What year was BA55 ESX registered?

BA55 ESX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is BA55 ESX safe to buy?

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