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DT18 DVU

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

74,913 mi
Last recorded74,913 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT18 DVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 74,913 miles

Front tyres worn inside edges

Fail 9 Jun 2026 74,794 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 65,051 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 55,201 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 55,200 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 43,186 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed bottom of belt by body fixing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 43,186 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 42,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2022 27,343 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2021 14,533 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2021 14,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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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DT18 DVU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DT18 DVU, 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 DT18 DVU registered?

DT18 DVU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is DT18 DVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT18 DVU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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