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DU18 JNL

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,540 mi
Last recorded112,540 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU18 JNL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 112,540 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 112,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 105,240 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 105,231 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 99,976 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 99,967 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 89,789 miles

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))

Fail 5 Feb 2022 89,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 62,989 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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DU18 JNL 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 55.6%.

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 JNL, 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 DU18 JNL registered?

DU18 JNL is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is DU18 JNL safe to buy?

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