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E8 RSY

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,753 mi
Last recorded48,753 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 RSY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 48,753 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate faded (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 48,751 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative lamp indicates a malfunction (5.2.3 (h))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate faded (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 44,161 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate faded (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 44,160 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate faded (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage to nearside of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 40,864 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and smooth on inner edge. no cords exposed at time of inspection (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim slightly distorted at welded repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 34,201 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel distorted around welded repair on inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 34,201 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. tyres worn smooth on inner edges. no cords exposed at time of inspection (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted wheel distorted around welded repair on inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 29,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and has nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 22,364 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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E8 RSY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E8 RSY, 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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E8 RSY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 July 2018.

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