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DL18 XAM

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,828 mi
Last recorded103,828 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL18 XAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 103,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Sep 2025 103,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2024 91,721 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 77,192 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 63,568 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 49,145 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 49,145 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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DL18 XAM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DL18 XAM, 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 DL18 XAM registered?

DL18 XAM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 July 2018.

Is DL18 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL18 XAM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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