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UF03 TAO

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,633 mi
Last recorded72,633 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUF03 TAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 72,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR Pipe behind engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split but clears screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to fully inspect seatbelt, receiver not present ()

Fail 4 Dec 2025 72,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork Offside bushes worn (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR Pipe behind engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split but clears screen effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to fully inspect seatbelt, receiver not present ()

Pass 25 Nov 2024 63,947 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 47,682 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 33,031 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 26,027 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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UF03 TAO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 UF03 TAO, 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 UF03 TAO registered?

UF03 TAO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 September 2018.

Is UF03 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for UF03 TAO 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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