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CA18 AET

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,396 mi
Last recorded104,396 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA18 AET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 104,396 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 104,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lifted of backing plate (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 94,218 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 94,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 81,471 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2024 81,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255-45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255-45-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2023 69,956 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 54,638 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 54,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 43,422 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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CA18 AET is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA18 AET, 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 CA18 AET registered?

CA18 AET is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is CA18 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA18 AET shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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