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S5 VDF

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

39,343 mi
Last recorded39,343 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 VDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 39,343 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 74,855 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 74,855 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 39,045 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 70,528 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 33,613 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 66,197 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 66,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 26,551 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 62,466 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 21,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 56,975 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 51,844 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 45,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 38,867 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 33,831 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 27,346 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 26,431 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2014 22,333 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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S5 VDF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 S5 VDF, 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

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What year was S5 VDF registered?

S5 VDF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 November 2018.

Is S5 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 VDF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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