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BN18 ZNV

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,418 mi
Last recorded103,418 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 103,418 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 97,077 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 95,309 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 82,480 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 66,520 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 66,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16 c 107/105 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 50,950 miles

Front unable to check o/s and centre seats and belts due too trays and tools in the way

Front wipers smear slightly (areo)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 1.6mm approx also has cut but unable to see cords (205 65 16 c 107/105t) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

no emissions peak detected

Fail 5 Mar 2021 50,950 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick other brake pads wearing thin on the rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front unable to check o/s and centre seats and belts due too trays and tools in the way

Front wipers smear slightly (areo)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is 1.6mm approx also has cut but unable to see cords (205 65 16 c 107/105t) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer edge of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

no emissions peak detected

noise from engine when slightly revved

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 ZNV 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 ZNV, 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 BN18 ZNV registered?

BN18 ZNV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 March 2018.

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The MOT history for BN18 ZNV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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