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PD05 DOD

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,535 mi
Last recorded39,535 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPD05 DOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 39,535 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 34,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4/3/4 cracks in threads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4/4/1.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4/4 cracks in threads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 34,136 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4/3/4 cracks in threads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4/4/1.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4/4 cracks in threads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 29,011 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 29,004 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 27,170 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 25,095 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 22,886 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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PD05 DOD is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PD05 DOD, 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 PD05 DOD registered?

PD05 DOD is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 July 2018.

Is PD05 DOD safe to buy?

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