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NS12 MPS

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,230 mi
Last recorded166,230 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNS12 MPS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 166,230 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from o/s of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 162,626 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 157,955 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 147,266 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 147,254 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2022 133,984 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 105,252 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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NS12 MPS is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NS12 MPS, 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

How do I check the history of NS12 MPS?

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What year was NS12 MPS registered?

NS12 MPS is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 September 2018.

Is NS12 MPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for NS12 MPS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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