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DS18 OZD

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,830 mi
Last recorded114,830 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS18 OZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 114,830 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 114,825 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2025 112,116 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 112,051 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/35R20 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 176,018 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 176,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 96,815 miles

vehicle undertrays slightly damaged

Fail 19 May 2022 96,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D/BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D/BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle undertrays slightly damaged

Pass 18 May 2021 68,122 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front arch liner slightly loose

Nearside Undertray not fully secure also slightly damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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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DS18 OZD 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 55.6%.

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 DS18 OZD, 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 DS18 OZD registered?

DS18 OZD is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 June 2018.

Is DS18 OZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS18 OZD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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