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DK18 PWE

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,175 mi
Last recorded148,175 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK18 PWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 148,175 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 148,175 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under tray lose and broken

Pass 7 Jan 2025 133,947 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 115,882 miles

Offside Mirror casing slightly damaged. No sharp edges

Fail 22 Jan 2024 115,882 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Arm bush bolt slack (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Mirror casing slightly damaged. No sharp edges

Pass 3 Jan 2023 87,442 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 67,451 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 51,958 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 51,842 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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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DK18 PWE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Red 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 DK18 PWE, 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 DK18 PWE registered?

DK18 PWE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is DK18 PWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK18 PWE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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