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DS18 UOB

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,250 mi
Last recorded146,250 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 146,250 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 146,245 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dim headlights (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 140,162 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 136,612 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 161,726 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 109,190 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 77,813 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack to column area. (2.1.5 (a))

Stone chip damage to windscreen,.

Fail 10 Jun 2021 77,809 miles

Daytime running lamp not working Both front not working as intended. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Light inoperative warning light on.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering rack to column area. (2.1.5 (a))

Stone chip damage to windscreen,.

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 UOB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOB, 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 UOB registered?

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

Is DS18 UOB safe to buy?

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