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RO55 SMH

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,797 mi
Last recorded40,797 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO55 SMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 40,797 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 37,239 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens scuffed (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 32,925 miles

Offside Front drop link bar joint has slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2022 25,628 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on inner edge of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 25,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing on inner edge of tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on tyre treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 18,895 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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RO55 SMH is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RO55 SMH, 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 RO55 SMH registered?

RO55 SMH is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is RO55 SMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO55 SMH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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