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C23 CSR

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,520 mi
Last recorded132,520 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 CSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 132,520 miles

covers /under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2026 131,916 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 127,402 miles

2 front wipers just in limit

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

covers /under trays fitted

inner front brake pads getting low o/s & n/s

o/s/r brake pipe has corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2024 118,041 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 118,041 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 111,164 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads getting low but ok for now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 108,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 108,955 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 86,462 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 62,916 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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C23 CSR is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C23 CSR, 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 C23 CSR registered?

C23 CSR is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 February 2018.

Is C23 CSR safe to buy?

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