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DS18 TKJ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,222 mi
Last recorded102,222 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 102,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/17c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 91,640 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 78,008 miles

Advise chips on windscreen

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 74,669 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 62,860 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 62,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Worn on inner and outer edges split cords showing 205/65x16C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 45,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 8mm chip to Zone (A) (3.2 (a) (i))

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 TKJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

DS18 TKJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 May 2018.

Is DS18 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS18 TKJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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