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GJ68 LKN

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,595 mi
Last recorded79,595 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ68 LKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 79,595 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 79,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 73,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 58,244 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 58,243 miles

Nearside Front Emission control equipment obviously defective EGR pipe split (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 43,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 31,159 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 31,159 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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GJ68 LKN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GJ68 LKN, 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 GJ68 LKN registered?

GJ68 LKN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 October 2018.

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