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T6 XAB

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,450 mi
Last recorded78,450 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 XAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 78,450 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 78,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 69,731 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Slightly malfunctioning (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 16 May 2025 69,720 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed toyo 275/35 ZR20 102Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Slightly malfunctioning (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 61,583 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Slightly malfunctioning (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 15 May 2024 61,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Toyo 275/35 ZR20 102Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Slightly malfunctioning (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 May 2023 53,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Slightly malfunctioning (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged / Wearing on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 53,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction And glow plug light flashing (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute Slightly malfunctioning (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged / Wearing on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 45,021 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 32,936 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 32,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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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T6 XAB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 T6 XAB, 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 T6 XAB registered?

T6 XAB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 July 2018.

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