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DT18 LHM

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,551 mi
Last recorded90,551 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT18 LHM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 90,551 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 88,549 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on dash

Fail 14 Oct 2025 88,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on dash

Pass 20 Sep 2024 85,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 76,292 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 76,205 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner Edge

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 61,631 miles

EGR pipe split leaking

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 44,962 miles

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 LHM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 DT18 LHM, 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 LHM registered?

DT18 LHM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 August 2018.

Is DT18 LHM safe to buy?

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