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BW18 YMA

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,345 mi
Last recorded74,345 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 YMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 74,345 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on primary tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 66,675 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 59,578 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 50,904 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Jul 2021 33,420 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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BW18 YMA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 BW18 YMA, 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 BW18 YMA?

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What year was BW18 YMA registered?

BW18 YMA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 July 2018.

Is BW18 YMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 YMA 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.

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