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BN18 PZY

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,030 mi
Last recorded180,030 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 PZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 180,030 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 148,951 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play both front steering rack arms

Fail 7 Feb 2025 148,945 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front wipers slight smear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play both front steering rack arms

Pass 28 Feb 2024 115,062 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 85,813 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 67,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 52,701 miles

Nearside Front undertray damaged

Fail 1 Mar 2021 52,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front undertray damaged

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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BN18 PZY 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 75%.

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 BN18 PZY, 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 BN18 PZY?

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What year was BN18 PZY registered?

BN18 PZY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is BN18 PZY safe to buy?

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