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SO51 TAY

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,784 mi
Last recorded124,784 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 TAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 124,784 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 121,016 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2023 116,991 miles

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

pin hole o/s/f inner c.v boot

Fail 19 Sep 2023 116,989 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

pin hole o/s/f inner c.v boot

Pass 8 Sep 2022 110,325 miles

Nearside Front under belly broken

Offside Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 102,757 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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SO51 TAY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Green 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 SO51 TAY, 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 SO51 TAY registered?

SO51 TAY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is SO51 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO51 TAY 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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