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BU18 SXE

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

66,847 mi
Last recorded66,847 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 SXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 66,847 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 65,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 64,093 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 59,676 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,379 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 56,379 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 55,902 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield is loose.

Fail 15 Jul 2021 55,901 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust heat shield is loose.

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 SXE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol 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 SXE, 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 SXE registered?

BU18 SXE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 August 2018.

Is BU18 SXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 SXE 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.

Does BU18 SXE have outstanding finance?

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