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KS68 HBP

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,893 mi
Last recorded141,893 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS68 HBP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 141,893 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 141,892 miles

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

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner tie bar has play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 121,617 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 121,617 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (d bushes ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 101,800 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2023 101,798 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 80,856 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Dec 2021 64,025 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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KS68 HBP is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Red 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 KS68 HBP, 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 KS68 HBP registered?

KS68 HBP is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is KS68 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS68 HBP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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