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BU18 SYZ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

42,354 mi
Last recorded42,354 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 42,354 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 35,266 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 29,262 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 26,119 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 25,437 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 25,437 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 19,370 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 19,370 miles

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (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 SYZ 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 SYZ, 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 SYZ?

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What year was BU18 SYZ registered?

BU18 SYZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 March 2018.

Is BU18 SYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 SYZ 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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