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BU18 SXN

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,298 mi
Last recorded67,298 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 67,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 57,243 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 52,620 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 52,620 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

glow plug light flashing on dash

Pass 8 Mar 2023 52,615 miles

EGR Pipe split

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 42,430 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 42,424 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 34,290 miles

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

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 SXN 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 SXN, 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 SXN?

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What year was BU18 SXN registered?

BU18 SXN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is BU18 SXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 SXN 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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