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DS18 VWW

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,628 mi
Last recorded170,628 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 170,628 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 170,620 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside under tray insecure

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 159,562 miles

Nearside under tray damaged

Fail 11 Aug 2025 159,562 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside under tray damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2024 150,189 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 124,373 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 91,932 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 63,098 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 63,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr pipe cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (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 VWW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange 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 VWW, 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 VWW registered?

DS18 VWW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 July 2018.

Is DS18 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS18 VWW 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.

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