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DB13 DSB

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,235 mi
Last recorded61,235 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB13 DSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 61,235 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 61,235 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Jun 2026 61,227 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2025 54,002 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 53,987 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 48,239 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 43,649 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 43,450 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 41,892 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 35,438 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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DB13 DSB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DB13 DSB, 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 DB13 DSB registered?

DB13 DSB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is DB13 DSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB13 DSB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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