2018 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · SM05 ERN
2018 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 74,517 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM05 ERN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 74,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM05 ERN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Transporter (SM05 ERN) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
SM05 ERN Mileage History
- 29/08/202348,493 mi
- 29/08/202348,495 mi+2 mi
- 13/08/202455,658 mi+7,163 mi
- 26/08/202564,924 mi+9,266 mi
- 18/08/202674,517 mi+9,593 mi
Average of roughly 8,761 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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