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CY18 VBZ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,731 mi
Last recorded53,731 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY18 VBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 53,731 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt On offside & central of centre row ()

Fail 24 Mar 2026 53,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt On offside & central of centre row ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 45,422 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both are very close to minimum limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 39,130 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 31,315 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 26,206 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2021 21,221 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

covers fitted

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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CY18 VBZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CY18 VBZ, 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 CY18 VBZ registered?

CY18 VBZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 June 2018.

Is CY18 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY18 VBZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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