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BU18 SBX

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,150 mi
Last recorded77,150 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 SBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 77,150 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 77,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inner sidewall deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/65/16. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 75,397 miles

Brake pads wear indicator warning light on.

Oil warning light flashing amber.

Fail 29 Apr 2025 75,394 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake pads wear indicator warning light on.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil warning light flashing amber.

Pass 22 Apr 2024 68,139 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing bad inside edge .strong advise no cords visible at time of test

brake pad warning light on amber

Fail 22 Apr 2024 68,139 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing bad inside edge .strong advise no cords visible at time of test

brake pad warning light on amber

Pass 18 Apr 2023 60,267 miles

yellow brake pad warning on dash

Pass 27 Apr 2022 52,961 miles

Front tyres getting low

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 45,521 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

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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BU18 SBX 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 BU18 SBX, 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 BU18 SBX registered?

BU18 SBX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is BU18 SBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 SBX 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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