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L4 VWX

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,889 mi
Last recorded52,889 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 VWX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 52,889 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 49,454 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 45,019 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 40,851 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 36,072 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 35,955 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Jul 2021 28,534 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

sunstrip fitted but not affecting drivers view

Fail 21 Jul 2021 28,359 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both (5.2.3 (f))

sunstrip fitted but not affecting drivers view

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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L4 VWX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L4 VWX, 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 L4 VWX registered?

L4 VWX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 May 2018.

Is L4 VWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 VWX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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