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DS18 TBZ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,724 mi
Last recorded86,724 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS18 TBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 86,724 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 86,724 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 78,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 61,422 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 53,195 miles

Offside Front wiper hitting a post

Pass 29 Mar 2022 45,965 miles

Central f/screen in swept area stone chip but within40mm limit

Nearside Front under tray covering adblue tank missing

Fail 29 Mar 2022 45,965 miles

Central f/screen in swept area stone chip but within40mm limit

Nearside Front under tray covering adblue tank missing

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 40,074 miles

Central Front stone chip

Nearside Front slight outer rim damage

spare tyre damaged outer wall

Fail 13 Apr 2021 40,074 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Central Front stone chip

Nearside Front slight outer rim damage

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 TBZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 DS18 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

DS18 TBZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is DS18 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS18 TBZ 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.

Does DS18 TBZ have outstanding finance?

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