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BG18 JBX

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,441 mi
Last recorded100,441 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 JBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 100,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 100,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 90,530 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 90,528 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 80,098 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 72,241 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2023 72,241 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 70,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2021 55,951 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low 3mm on the inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 55,246 miles

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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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BG18 JBX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG18 JBX, 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 BG18 JBX registered?

BG18 JBX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 March 2018.

Is BG18 JBX safe to buy?

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