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BN68 FWU

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,500 mi
Last recorded85,500 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN68 FWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 85,500 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 79,732 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 79,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack arm inner ball joint worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Both high level brake lamp lenses missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack arm inner ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 79,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached rack end excessive movement in rack (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated been rubbing due to being twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 69,569 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,802 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front outer undertrays smashed

Pass 15 Oct 2021 44,859 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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BN68 FWU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BN68 FWU, 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 BN68 FWU registered?

BN68 FWU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is BN68 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN68 FWU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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