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BW18 ZTU

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,070 mi
Last recorded80,070 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 ZTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 80,070 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 75,251 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 75,250 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 68,582 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 68,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2021 33,655 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 33,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (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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BW18 ZTU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BW18 ZTU, 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 BW18 ZTU registered?

BW18 ZTU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2018.

Is BW18 ZTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 ZTU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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