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DU18 JLV

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,730 mi
Last recorded53,730 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU18 JLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 53,730 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 49,691 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 49,691 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 46,469 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2023 39,821 miles

Nearside Front tyre only just met required limit of 1.6mm

Offside Front tyre only just met required limit of 1.6mm

Pass 15 Feb 2022 29,203 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 24,511 miles

Rear Non VW Twin Seat fitted in rear.

Fail 4 Feb 2021 24,510 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective EGR Pipe split leaking exhaust fumes into engine bay. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Rear Non VW Twin Seat fitted in rear.

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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DU18 JLV 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 DU18 JLV, 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 DU18 JLV registered?

DU18 JLV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is DU18 JLV safe to buy?

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