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A18 GGW

2010 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,128 mi
Last recorded135,128 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Transporter100,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 135,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 135,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 123,665 miles

Offside Front Daytime running light inop

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 116,015 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 116,015 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front DRL not working

Pass 2 May 2023 111,787 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 111,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2022 107,856 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 105,017 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 100,808 miles

Nearside Front tyre approaching tread wear indicators

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 100,808 miles

Nearside Front tyre approaching tread wear indicators

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,225 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,457 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust silencer delaminating but not leaking

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 88,457 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust silencer delaminating but not leaking

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 82,255 miles

Nearside Front day running light not working

Fail 27 Apr 2017 82,255 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front day running light not working

Pass 28 Apr 2016 76,382 miles

Centre silencer corroded but not leaking

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 69,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,801 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,925 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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A18 GGW is a 2010 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 100,286 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 A18 GGW, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 GGW registered?

A18 GGW is a 2010 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is A18 GGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 GGW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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