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BF18 UTC

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,345 mi
Last recorded23,345 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF18 UTC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 23,345 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 16,100 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 11,888 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 6,544 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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BF18 UTC is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 BF18 UTC, 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.

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What year was BF18 UTC registered?

BF18 UTC is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BF18 UTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 UTC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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