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FM68 SYR

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,354 mi
Last recorded52,354 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM68 SYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 52,354 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 44,108 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 36,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shallow cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 36,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shallow cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 30,066 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 30,066 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 22,477 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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FM68 SYR is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Green 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 FM68 SYR, 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 FM68 SYR?

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What year was FM68 SYR registered?

FM68 SYR is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 December 2018.

Is FM68 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM68 SYR 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.

Does FM68 SYR have outstanding finance?

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