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J5 EAX

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,530 mi
Last recorded73,530 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 EAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 73,530 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 62,569 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 52,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 37,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 21,739 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 19,636 miles

Front evidence of tyres rubbing inner wheel arch liners slightly possibly due to tyre flex when cornering?

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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J5 EAX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J5 EAX, 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

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What year was J5 EAX registered?

J5 EAX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is J5 EAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 EAX shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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