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PA05 LAN

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,798 mi
Last recorded76,798 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 LAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,969cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 20 May 2026 76,798 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2026 123,786 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 67,419 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 117,948 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 60,091 miles

Undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2024 111,591 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 52,149 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 105,150 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 42,504 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))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 98,782 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 29,784 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 95,807 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 95,703 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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PA05 LAN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PA05 LAN, 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 PA05 LAN registered?

PA05 LAN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is PA05 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA05 LAN shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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