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BU18 SJV

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,673 mi
Last recorded92,673 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 92,673 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 92,673 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 84,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged also wearing on outer edge

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 84,779 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre side wall damaged also wearing on outer edge

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 73,802 miles

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

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 73,802 miles

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board EGR pipe leaking (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 63,848 miles

Front brake pads might need replacing before next mot

No smoke diesel test passed

Fail 3 Apr 2023 63,832 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively pa near side wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 275x40x20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads might need replacing before next mot

No smoke diesel test passed

Pass 31 Mar 2022 53,338 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 53,338 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 44,209 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 SJV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SJV, 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 SJV registered?

BU18 SJV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is BU18 SJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 SJV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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