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MG51 DOB

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

88,182 mi
Last recorded88,182 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMG51 DOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 88,182 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 167,257 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 83,047 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 83,047 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working center (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Lower Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 163,574 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 66,714 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 158,322 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive oil weep from inter cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 53,849 miles

front brake pads worn thin

nearside repeater damaged

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside rear tyre worn on edge of tread

Pass 23 Aug 2022 150,768 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 39,134 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre cuts in tread

offside rear tyre tread perished and worn low

Pass 10 Sep 2021 144,113 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 138,109 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 137,989 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 137,185 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 136,349 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 135,410 miles

1.exhaust centre and rear box starting to corrode

Fail 18 Oct 2017 135,288 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1.exhaust centre and rear box starting to corrode

Pass 18 Oct 2016 131,633 miles

1. Exhaust centre and rear boxes starting to corrode.

2. Front brake discs starting to corrode.

3. Offside front tyre starting to wear.

4. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 128,230 miles

Exhaust centre and rear boxes starting to corrode.

Pass 10 Oct 2014 1,942 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 121,081 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 121,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 111,427 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 103,166 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,082 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 87,185 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 87,185 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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MG51 DOB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 MG51 DOB, 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 MG51 DOB registered?

MG51 DOB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 November 2018.

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