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BK18 ZDA

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,258 mi
Last recorded53,258 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

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 53,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Repair to tyre

Fail 26 Feb 2026 53,258 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Repair to tyre

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 47,327 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 42,578 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 42,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 26 May 2023 36,131 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 36,131 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 May 2022 30,384 miles

too clean to detect smoke emissions

Fail 12 May 2022 30,384 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

too clean to detect smoke emissions

Pass 18 May 2021 25,275 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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BK18 ZDA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 BK18 ZDA, 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 BK18 ZDA registered?

BK18 ZDA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is BK18 ZDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK18 ZDA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK18 ZDA have outstanding finance?

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