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AO18 LCY

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,520 mi
Last recorded42,520 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 LCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 42,520 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 38,906 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 38,904 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2023 36,191 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 30,165 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 21,269 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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AO18 LCY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Red 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 AO18 LCY, 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 AO18 LCY registered?

AO18 LCY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AO18 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 LCY 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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