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CU18 UKO

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,521 mi
Last recorded94,521 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 UKO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 94,521 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 86,401 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 72,604 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 61,651 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 61,631 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EGR flexi pipe leaking gases (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR flexi pipe @ rear of engine area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 52,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 52,867 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view complete mirror damaged & hanging down (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 32,006 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 32,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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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CU18 UKO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CU18 UKO, 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 CU18 UKO registered?

CU18 UKO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is CU18 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU18 UKO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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