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BO55 FEF

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,544 mi
Last recorded150,544 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 FEF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 150,544 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 150,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 135,630 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 135,628 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower front mount on subframe worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 117,351 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 76,741 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 76,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 65,963 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 65,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Mar 2021 65,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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BO55 FEF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BO55 FEF, 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 BO55 FEF registered?

BO55 FEF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is BO55 FEF safe to buy?

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