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BU18 SVP

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,495 mi
Last recorded56,495 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 SVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 56,495 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 47,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 40,312 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 34,343 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Oct 2021 29,596 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 SVP is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVP, 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

How do I check the history of BU18 SVP?

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What year was BU18 SVP registered?

BU18 SVP is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 June 2018.

Is BU18 SVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 SVP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU18 SVP have outstanding finance?

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