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DN18 VHZ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,459 mi
Last recorded135,459 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN18 VHZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 135,459 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 135,459 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine @ sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring not located correctly @ bottom coil

Offside heat shield @ DPF loose & rattling

Pass 30 May 2025 123,389 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 123,389 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 119,080 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 119,080 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2023 109,980 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip In Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 89,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush knocking slightly, okay at time of test. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 67,080 miles

Coolant leak From Radiator ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 VHZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange 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 DN18 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

DN18 VHZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 May 2018.

Is DN18 VHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN18 VHZ 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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