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BN18 ZPS

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,284 mi
Last recorded73,284 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 73,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH, STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH, STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 66,144 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Jul 2024 50,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 40,937 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 27,742 miles

Nearside Front Outer Handle Working But Sticking

Offside Rear Rip In Tyre - No Cords

Oil Sensor Light On Dash

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 27,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Handle Working But Sticking

Offside Rear Rip In Tyre - No Cords

Oil Sensor Light On Dash

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 27,740 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 20,782 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 20,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 ZPS is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZPS, 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 BN18 ZPS registered?

BN18 ZPS is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is BN18 ZPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN18 ZPS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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