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DV18 BBO

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,078 mi
Last recorded71,078 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV18 BBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 71,078 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 71,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 2 May 2025 62,590 miles

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Advise front park cable outer plastic deteriating /slight corrosion to cable (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2025 62,582 miles

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

Offside Front 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

Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess Advise front park cable outer plastic deteriating /slight corrosion to cable (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2024 57,279 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 48,802 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 48,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside tyre edge badly worn,cords exposed mostly around inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre inside badly edge worn,cords exposed mostly around inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2022 41,260 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 41,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 35,567 miles

slight lip front and rear brake discs

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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DV18 BBO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DV18 BBO, 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 DV18 BBO registered?

DV18 BBO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is DV18 BBO safe to buy?

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