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DL18 XAO

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,947 mi
Last recorded60,947 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL18 XAO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 60,947 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 57,803 miles

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 57,748 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pad wear indicator illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner surfaces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 54,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush has slight play / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush has slight play / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s/r brake discs lipped & dished plus corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear road springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 46,603 miles

coolant level low

front brake pads appear to be getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2022 36,761 miles

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

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

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

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

TPMS warning light on

coolant level low

n/s/f wiper is smearing slightly

undertray fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2021 26,818 miles

emissions are too low to test

undertray fitted

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 XAO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XAO, 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 XAO registered?

DL18 XAO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 June 2018.

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The MOT history for DL18 XAO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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