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BL68 DBU

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,802 mi
Last recorded86,802 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL68 DBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 86,802 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 81,737 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 69,866 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 69,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both D bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

brake warning light on dash

Pass 29 Nov 2022 54,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cut to tread not deep enough to reach chords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cut to tread not deep enough to reach chords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 40,806 miles

Nearside Rear 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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BL68 DBU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BL68 DBU, 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 BL68 DBU registered?

BL68 DBU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 December 2018.

Is BL68 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL68 DBU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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