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DP06 BUZ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,970 mi
Last recorded150,970 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP06 BUZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 150,970 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt buckle casing missing buckle still operates correctly

Pass 2 Jul 2025 149,836 miles

Passenger front seatbelt buckle casing missing buckle still operates correctly

Fail 2 Jul 2025 149,836 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger front seatbelt buckle casing missing buckle still operates correctly

Pass 5 Jul 2024 141,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jul 2024 141,401 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2023 132,013 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover starting to split

Nearside Front Tyre Pershing and cracking inner sidewall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jul 2023 132,013 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover starting to split

Nearside Front Tyre Pershing and cracking inner sidewall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2022 122,185 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Aug 2021 105,952 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 88,599 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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DP06 BUZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DP06 BUZ, 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 DP06 BUZ registered?

DP06 BUZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 January 2018.

Is DP06 BUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP06 BUZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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