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C18 AVY

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,499 mi
Last recorded83,499 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 AVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 83,499 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 83,497 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 69,442 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 52,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 36,961 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 33,868 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The bush towards the rear of the suspension arm is deteriorating and allowing some movement in the bush when rocking the steering and checking with a bar. ON THE LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 33,868 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement The bush towards the rear of the suspension arm is deteriorating and allowing some movement in the bush when rocking the steering and checking with a bar. ON THE LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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C18 AVY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C18 AVY, 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.

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What year was C18 AVY registered?

C18 AVY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 November 2018.

Is C18 AVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 AVY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C18 AVY have outstanding finance?

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