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CW05 LFE

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,154 mi
Last recorded94,154 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 LFE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 94,154 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 94,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 92,051 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 92,051 miles

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

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 89,616 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 80,966 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 80,966 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 63,076 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 63,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil low

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively wearing unevenly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 48,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall 245 45r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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CW05 LFE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 CW05 LFE, 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 CW05 LFE registered?

CW05 LFE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is CW05 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW05 LFE shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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