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T500 NPG

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,881 mi
Last recorded128,881 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 NPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 128,881 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 125,248 miles

Nearside undertray cracked

Offside under tray broken

Fail 1 Nov 2024 125,207 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside undertray cracked

Offside under tray broken

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 117,711 miles

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Nov 2022 110,616 miles

Both mirror covers missing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 110,503 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively juddering (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both mirror covers missing

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 82,870 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside of tread

Fail 9 Nov 2021 82,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside of tread

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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T500 NPG is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 T500 NPG, 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 T500 NPG registered?

T500 NPG is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is T500 NPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 NPG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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