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EC15 COT

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

246,392 mi
Last recorded246,392 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC15 COT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 246,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 246,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2025 200,690 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 200,225 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Nov 2024 119,716 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Nov 2023 36,220 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 36,113 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak EGR pipe split (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin EGR pipe split (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 33,691 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2022 31,715 miles

Emissions too low to read

Pass 30 Jul 2021 29,118 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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EC15 COT is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 EC15 COT, 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 EC15 COT registered?

EC15 COT is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 April 2018.

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