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FMW 647J

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,399 mi
Last recorded24,399 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 647J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 24,399 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 22,651 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 22,651 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020 22,380 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 22,334 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 22,334 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 22,334 miles

Front Bumper insecure

Offside Front jacking point slightly correded

Rear Bumper insecure

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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FMW 647J is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol 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 FMW 647J, 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 FMW 647J registered?

FMW 647J is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2018.

Is FMW 647J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FMW 647J 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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