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OL54 LEX

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,101 mi
Last recorded110,101 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOL54 LEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 110,101 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 wear inside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 101,465 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 95,251 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 90,593 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 78,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 78,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,475 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 55,252 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 54,812 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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OL54 LEX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OL54 LEX, 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 OL54 LEX registered?

OL54 LEX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 September 2018.

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The MOT history for OL54 LEX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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