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DS18 TKF

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,200 mi
Last recorded91,200 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS18 TKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 91,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear poor fitting coil spring

Fail 18 Mar 2026 90,942 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear poor fitting coil spring

add blue level warning light on

Pass 27 Mar 2025 83,086 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 83,080 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 72,493 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 72,491 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 66,347 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2022 55,489 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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DS18 TKF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TKF, 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 DS18 TKF registered?

DS18 TKF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 May 2018.

Is DS18 TKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS18 TKF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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