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BF18 UTE

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,453 mi
Last recorded53,453 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 53,453 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2026 53,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 48,362 miles

pad warning light was on, now gone off after sensors been unplugged.

Pass 28 Jun 2024 43,713 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 34,531 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 29,367 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 23,068 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 UTE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF18 UTE, 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 BF18 UTE?

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What year was BF18 UTE registered?

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

Is BF18 UTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF18 UTE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF18 UTE have outstanding finance?

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