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AV18 EJF

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,918 mi
Last recorded76,918 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 EJF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 76,918 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 75,350 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 75,176 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure/damaged.

Vehicle under trays damaged/insecure.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 75,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust heat shield insecure/damaged.

Vehicle under trays damaged/insecure.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 64,319 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 53,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching wear indicator - further inspection required as unable to see for sure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and starting to wear low on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 53,827 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching wear indicator - further inspection required as unable to see for sure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and starting to wear low on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slightly slow to retract

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails in non repairable areas and loosing pressure

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 42,110 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen has damage offside and nearside front (3.2 (a) (i))

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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AV18 EJF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV18 EJF, 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

How do I check the history of AV18 EJF?

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What year was AV18 EJF registered?

AV18 EJF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is AV18 EJF safe to buy?

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