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DA18 XMH

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,173 mi
Last recorded127,173 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA18 XMH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 127,173 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 119,146 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 105,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2024 105,493 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2023 68,289 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2023 68,289 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 56,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2022 56,916 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 43,872 miles

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

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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DA18 XMH is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 DA18 XMH, 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 DA18 XMH registered?

DA18 XMH is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 May 2018.

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