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DP68 LGU

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,071 mi
Last recorded142,071 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP68 LGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 142,071 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 142,071 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 139,693 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 135,940 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 135,939 miles

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

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

pad light on dash but pads ok

Pass 5 Dec 2022 113,658 miles

add blue light on

glow plug light flashing

Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,405 miles

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

seat belt clip damged n/s front

tank straps damaged x2

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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DP68 LGU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DP68 LGU, 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

How do I check the history of DP68 LGU?

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What year was DP68 LGU registered?

DP68 LGU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 December 2018.

Is DP68 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP68 LGU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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