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OL12 AMY

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,000 mi
Last recorded98,000 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL12 AMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 98,000 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 83,560 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 66,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 66,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 26,298 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 11,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge worn and several cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged osf outer edge worn and several cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 11,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge worn and several cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged osf outer edge worn and several cuts in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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OL12 AMY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OL12 AMY, 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 OL12 AMY registered?

OL12 AMY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 December 2018.

Is OL12 AMY safe to buy?

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