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SL68 HPE

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,500 mi
Last recorded65,500 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL68 HPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 65,500 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 53,481 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 51,707 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2023 51,701 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended middle row (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended middle row (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 40,534 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 22,229 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 22,221 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside 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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SL68 HPE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL68 HPE, 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 SL68 HPE registered?

SL68 HPE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 October 2018.

Is SL68 HPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL68 HPE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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