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DW18 FXC

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

54,739 mi
Last recorded54,739 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDW18 FXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 54,739 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs and with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 54,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs and with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 47,902 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corrode lip. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 47,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs corrode lip. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 42,538 miles

Central Front both tyres low on edges 2,3,2,mm

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre low on edge 3,5,2,mm on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,5,3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 42,533 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front both tyres low on edges 2,3,2,mm

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre low on edge 3,5,2,mm on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 3,5,3,mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 33,870 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 33,854 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing rock and roll seat fitted (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing rock and roll seat fitted (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 23,795 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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DW18 FXC is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 DW18 FXC, 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

How do I check the history of DW18 FXC?

You can check the full history of DW18 FXC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DW18 FXC registered?

DW18 FXC is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is DW18 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DW18 FXC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DW18 FXC have outstanding finance?

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