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DS18 UNR

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,207 mi
Last recorded154,207 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 154,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2024 151,238 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 127,867 miles

middle exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2023 127,867 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

middle exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2022 101,627 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1x bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 80,509 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 80,504 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2 bulbs not working (4.2.1 (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 UNR is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UNR, 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 UNR registered?

DS18 UNR is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 June 2018.

Is DS18 UNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS18 UNR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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