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V27 CLR

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,179 mi
Last recorded137,179 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV27 CLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 137,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2026 137,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 122,297 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn to 3mm and worn on the inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 122,297 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides worn to 3mm and worn on the inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split but still preventing ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 108,743 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 105,460 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 80,472 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 80,472 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin to limit! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,053 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 67,053 miles

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

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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V27 CLR is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V27 CLR, 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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V27 CLR is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 November 2018.

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