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ML68 XMU

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,793 mi
Last recorded104,793 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML68 XMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 104,793 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 104,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2026 103,559 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2026 103,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2025 103,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 103,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 101,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 97,426 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 97,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 82,153 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 82,152 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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ML68 XMU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ML68 XMU, 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 ML68 XMU registered?

ML68 XMU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 December 2018.

Is ML68 XMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML68 XMU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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