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BK18 ZBT

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,236 mi
Last recorded142,236 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 ZBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 142,236 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 138,682 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 129,177 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 May 2023 129,174 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached Damaged and remainder likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Excessively perished (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2022 101,854 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn aggressively on inner edge (stepped wear) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2022 101,851 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML is permanently illuminated indicating malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn aggressively on inner edge (stepped wear) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear upper spring pads/mounts corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 72,943 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 72,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

emissions not done due to MIL on

front brake pads 80% worn and discs lipped

rear discs lipped

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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BK18 ZBT is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BK18 ZBT, 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 BK18 ZBT registered?

BK18 ZBT is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 May 2018.

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