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L66 EWM

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests36 (29 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

74,128 mi
Last recorded74,128 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 EWM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

29 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 74,128 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2026 193,490 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 109,142 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement boarderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills soft in places but been inspected using correct methods

general corrosion to underside

Fail 23 Jul 2025 109,135 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement boarderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack area (2.1.5 (a))

both outer sills soft in places but been inspected using correct methods

general corrosion to underside

Pass 13 May 2025 67,276 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 105,251 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 193,075 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 58,003 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2023 102,249 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 102,025 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Under Body Suspension Brake Component Corrosion

Pass 4 May 2023 51,170 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 177,588 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 98,613 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 42,764 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 175,558 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 94,124 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 94,123 miles

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

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))

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2021 31,776 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 93,422 miles

Both outer sills corroding

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-2 mm with shoulder wear and cracking in treads. 195 65 15 95h (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads 195 65 15 95t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight sweat/seepage on power steering rack

Sump porous.

Pass 23 Mar 2020 90,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads 195 65 15 xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F brake pipe greased not allowing inspection

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 174,053 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,305 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears main x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 87,300 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 166,418 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 82,582 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both mainfeed to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

Front inner brake disc faces corroding, pads ok

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2017 156,476 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 156,476 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 77,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust centre silencer deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2016 134,873 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated - peeling

exhaust mid section deteriorated - peeling

Pass 1 Apr 2016 72,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 115,750 miles

headlights adjusted internally

vehicle has under trays obscuring some view

Pass 15 Apr 2015 66,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 66,388 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 96,086 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,089 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 73,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L66 EWM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 L66 EWM, 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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L66 EWM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 May 2018.

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