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DG18 PJX

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,647 mi
Last recorded124,647 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG18 PJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 124,647 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake On Warning On Continuously

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 114,996 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Some cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 114,990 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufacturer engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Some cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 106,581 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Apr 2023 97,329 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 87,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge & tread depth low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 87,565 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge & tread depth low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 75,616 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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DG18 PJX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG18 PJX, 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 DG18 PJX registered?

DG18 PJX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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