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BU55 SJT

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,548 mi
Last recorded74,548 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU55 SJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 74,548 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 74,548 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2025 59,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 51,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn a little inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 44,378 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering pump- area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 3,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing low (slight groove in discs) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn close to limits and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre wearing close to limits and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads wearing thin (both discs slightly grooved) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 36,254 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing low (slight groove in discs) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre worn close to limits and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf tyre wearing close to limits and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner pads wearing thin (both discs slightly grooved) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 26,959 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both track rod end covers damaged (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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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BU55 SJT is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 BU55 SJT, 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 BU55 SJT registered?

BU55 SJT is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 August 2018.

Is BU55 SJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU55 SJT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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