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DN18 KOU

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,052 mi
Last recorded97,052 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN18 KOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 97,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray loose

Pass 9 Apr 2025 93,499 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 79,789 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 63,381 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 63,379 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2022 49,781 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 36,483 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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DN18 KOU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 DN18 KOU, 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 DN18 KOU registered?

DN18 KOU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 April 2018.

Is DN18 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN18 KOU 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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