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BU18 SSZ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,315 mi
Last recorded95,315 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 95,315 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 91,370 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 91,348 miles

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

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))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 89,922 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 88,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 85,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror ()

stone chips on front windscreen

Fail 2 Apr 2022 85,412 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test item removed from mirror ()

Offside Front coil spring incorrectly fitted

stone chips on front windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2021 80,926 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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BU18 SSZ 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 BU18 SSZ, 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 SSZ registered?

BU18 SSZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is BU18 SSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 SSZ 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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