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VK68 EJL

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,265 mi
Last recorded103,265 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK68 EJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 103,265 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2025 103,149 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 89,175 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 73,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 9 Oct 2023 73,740 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Oct 2022 57,104 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Top of door (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/r tyre starting to get low in tread

Pass 11 Oct 2021 33,273 miles

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

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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VK68 EJL is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK68 EJL, 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 VK68 EJL registered?

VK68 EJL is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 October 2018.

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The MOT history for VK68 EJL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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