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DP18 XJO

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,921 mi
Last recorded163,921 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP18 XJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 163,921 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 149,155 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 125,982 miles

Nearside Front body under-tray broken

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre mishaped

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (4mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside body under-tray broken

Fail 2 Aug 2022 125,982 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front body under-tray broken

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre mishaped

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (4mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside body under-tray broken

Pass 9 Aug 2021 99,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 99,258 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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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DP18 XJO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DP18 XJO, 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 DP18 XJO registered?

DP18 XJO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 August 2018.

Is DP18 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP18 XJO shows 6 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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