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AW51 GEM

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

44,574 mi
Last recorded44,574 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW51 GEM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 44,574 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Oct 2025 28,034 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 44,517 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box / Drive Shaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2024 25,062 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 40,196 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 40,180 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 21,779 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 39,129 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 20,096 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 34,695 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 15,352 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 25,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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AW51 GEM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AW51 GEM, 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 AW51 GEM registered?

AW51 GEM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 October 2018.

Is AW51 GEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AW51 GEM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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