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T88 MBW

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,942 mi
Last recorded84,942 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT88 MBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 84,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 77,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the legal limit of 1.6mm 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2025 77,106 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to the legal limit of 1.6mm 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inside edge 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2024 73,939 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 73,939 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 65,624 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 65,623 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2022 58,064 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 58,011 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up Both (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both 1.6mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Bumper damaged but secure

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

Fail 18 Jun 2021 44,221 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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T88 MBW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 T88 MBW, 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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T88 MBW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 June 2018.

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