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BL18 GVO

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,455 mi
Last recorded151,455 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL18 GVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 151,455 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 151,455 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 145,569 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 128,528 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 103,067 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 78,036 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 78,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus tyre heavily worn on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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BL18 GVO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL18 GVO, 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 BL18 GVO registered?

BL18 GVO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 July 2018.

Is BL18 GVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL18 GVO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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