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BT18 UVR

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,464 mi
Last recorded170,464 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 UVR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 170,464 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2026 170,463 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 156,518 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning left high level brake lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 130,264 miles

Oil leak on engine (not excessive)

Rear Rear upper brake light 50% working

Stone chip in screen not in vision

Pass 18 Aug 2023 114,377 miles

Nearside Front Drop-Link Slight Play

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

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure add blue tray insecure/broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from crankshaft flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 102,645 miles

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure add blue tray insecure/broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from crankshaft flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 102,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure add blue tray insecure/broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from crankshaft flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 90,120 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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BT18 UVR is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver 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 BT18 UVR, 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 BT18 UVR registered?

BT18 UVR is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is BT18 UVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT18 UVR 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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