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DR12 PLY

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,772 mi
Last recorded82,772 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR12 PLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 82,772 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 77,890 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 72,030 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 72,029 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 70,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 69,870 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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DR12 PLY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DR12 PLY, 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 DR12 PLY registered?

DR12 PLY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 October 2018.

Is DR12 PLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR12 PLY shows 6 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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