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D8 VEV

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,280 mi
Last recorded65,280 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 VEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 65,280 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 70,100 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 54,590 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 45,501 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 70,028 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 34,185 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 69,772 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 27,660 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 65,824 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 23,669 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,511 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 65,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 63,068 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 58,758 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 58,752 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 56,916 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 51,721 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,721 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 47,484 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 43,230 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,218 miles

n/s and o/s wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 18 Oct 2006 33,788 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 33,788 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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D8 VEV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 D8 VEV, 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 D8 VEV registered?

D8 VEV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is D8 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 VEV shows 24 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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