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CV18 OVB

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,434 mi
Last recorded81,434 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV18 OVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 81,434 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 73,402 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 73,402 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 67,218 miles

Front both n/s/f and o/s/f plastic under floor covers damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2023 60,083 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 46,327 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 46,326 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective EGR small rear pipe split (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rubber split (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 27,370 miles

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

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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CV18 OVB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV18 OVB, 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 CV18 OVB registered?

CV18 OVB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is CV18 OVB safe to buy?

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