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RE68 CWY

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,979 mi
Last recorded146,979 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE68 CWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 146,979 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 128,143 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 128,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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 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))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 104,993 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 104,993 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 81,780 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner part of alloy slightly buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch damaged and distorted. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 81,778 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective split in egr pipe. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror unit broken sharp edges on plastic housing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged tyre has been ran flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner part of alloy slightly buckled. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass burning out. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch damaged and distorted. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 60,078 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))

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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RE68 CWY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RE68 CWY, 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 RE68 CWY registered?

RE68 CWY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 November 2018.

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