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P8 FWS

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,378 mi
Last recorded50,378 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 FWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 50,378 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 50,378 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 45,955 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, advise to replace asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit, advise to replace asap 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing around outer tread, 205/65/16c

Fail 21 Jul 2025 45,955 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside, advise to replace asap (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front wiper blades deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit, advise to replace asap 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbing around outer tread, 205/65/16c

Pass 17 Jul 2024 41,583 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to approx 2.5mm

Pass 18 Jul 2023 36,514 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 36,511 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2022 31,290 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 31,290 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 23,385 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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P8 FWS is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P8 FWS, 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 P8 FWS registered?

P8 FWS is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 April 2018.

Is P8 FWS safe to buy?

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