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DN18 VKD

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,037 mi
Last recorded114,037 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 114,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight beam image not fully clear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has got metal in tyre tread 235/55/18 ()

Fail 2 May 2026 114,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front headlight beam image not fully clear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has got metal in tyre tread 235/55/18 ()

Pass 31 May 2025 100,687 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 89,731 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 89,730 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2023 75,098 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 58,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread chaffing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread chaffing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 51,352 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x 2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak on timing cover

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 VKD is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VKD, 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 DN18 VKD registered?

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

Is DN18 VKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN18 VKD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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