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JL02 ARL

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

115,248 mi
Last recorded115,248 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL02 ARL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 115,248 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2026 58,803 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 105,702 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 54,020 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 49,297 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 95,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 43,732 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 43,732 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 86,570 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 78,334 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 37,788 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 71,986 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 29,027 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 66,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 59,095 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,413 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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JL02 ARL is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 JL02 ARL, 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 JL02 ARL registered?

JL02 ARL is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 February 2018.

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