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M31 ESM

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,134 mi
Last recorded28,134 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM31 ESM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 28,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 25,275 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 22,129 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion evident covering. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excess travel.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Mar 2024 22,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corrosion evident covering. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excess travel.

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 16,910 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 12,022 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

limited reserve travel on parking brake

Fail 22 Mar 2022 12,022 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Negative battery terminal loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

limited reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 12 Mar 2021 6,385 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

limited reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 12 Mar 2021 6,385 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

limited reserve travel on parking brake lever

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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M31 ESM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 M31 ESM, 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 M31 ESM registered?

M31 ESM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is M31 ESM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M31 ESM 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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