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S3 SAW

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,772 mi
Last recorded60,772 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS3 SAW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 60,772 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 53,823 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 47,690 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 47,690 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 40,512 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 40,510 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 31,838 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 22,816 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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S3 SAW 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 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 S3 SAW, 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

How do I check the history of S3 SAW?

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What year was S3 SAW registered?

S3 SAW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 June 2018.

Is S3 SAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S3 SAW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S3 SAW have outstanding finance?

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