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NRZ 5189

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,835 mi
Last recorded68,835 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRZ 5189
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 68,835 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))

Slight leak from egr pipe

Pass 1 Aug 2025 66,242 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 66,242 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 61,597 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 61,596 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 58,768 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 58,768 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 46,730 miles

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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NRZ 5189 is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NRZ 5189, 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 NRZ 5189 registered?

NRZ 5189 is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is NRZ 5189 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NRZ 5189 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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