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DA68 VAK

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,165 mi
Last recorded40,165 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA68 VAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 40,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

coolant low

Fail 19 Dec 2025 40,164 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

coolant low

Pass 18 Dec 2024 35,683 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 30,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 23,769 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside front undertray damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2022 23,769 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

nearside front undertray damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2021 16,675 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 16,675 miles

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

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

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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DA68 VAK is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DA68 VAK, 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.

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What year was DA68 VAK registered?

DA68 VAK is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is DA68 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA68 VAK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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