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LIL 8214

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,418 mi
Last recorded111,418 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 8214
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 111,418 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 110,052 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 106,652 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 106,652 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 105,456 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 105,452 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective central (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 104,517 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2022 104,517 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 93,615 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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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LIL 8214 is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LIL 8214, 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 LIL 8214 registered?

LIL 8214 is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 August 2018.

Is LIL 8214 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 8214 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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