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DE18 EFY

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,602 mi
Last recorded89,602 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE18 EFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 89,602 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 89,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/65/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 81,482 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 73,808 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 63,118 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2022 48,842 miles

Nearside Rear seat folded flat

Fail 10 Mar 2022 48,842 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear seat folded flat

Pass 25 Feb 2021 33,373 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 32,486 miles

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

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

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

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 EFY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black 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 EFY, 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 EFY registered?

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

Is DE18 EFY safe to buy?

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