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DL18 XAP

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,350 mi
Last recorded50,350 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL18 XAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 50,350 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 45,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

both front to rear brake pipes not tested - undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2024 39,817 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 39,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 32,711 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test and centre

Offside Rear tyre has flat spots

Pass 5 Jul 2022 27,188 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 21,257 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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DL18 XAP is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 XAP, 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 DL18 XAP registered?

DL18 XAP is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 July 2018.

Is DL18 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL18 XAP 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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