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DE18 EFN

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,415 mi
Last recorded87,415 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE18 EFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 87,415 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s front pads 3mm - 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s rear inner pads at pass limit, replace soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning message on dash

Fail 5 Mar 2026 87,414 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken DANGEROUS DO NOT DRIVE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured top mount broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5 to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TD 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TD 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin at pass limit, replace soon. both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

brake warning light on dash

Pass 21 Mar 2025 82,717 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 76,327 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 65,567 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 63,858 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 63,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 56,493 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 56,493 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder removed (3.1 (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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DE18 EFN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 DE18 EFN, 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 DE18 EFN registered?

DE18 EFN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 March 2018.

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