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S395 EAN

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

61,825 mi
Last recorded61,825 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS395 EAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 61,825 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2025 75,749 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 75,749 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 56,082 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 56,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2024 74,967 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side rear control arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 47,616 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2023 73,954 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 73,299 miles

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (c) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2022 34,875 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 27,516 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 27,514 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2021 71,066 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 24,862 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2020 67,789 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2019 65,622 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 65,622 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2018 64,270 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 60,929 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 57,182 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 51,912 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2014 51,912 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 45,763 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 45,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 136,358 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 136,358 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 112,865 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 112,865 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 90,379 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 68,657 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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S395 EAN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 S395 EAN, 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 S395 EAN registered?

S395 EAN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is S395 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S395 EAN shows 31 tests with a 74.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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