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DX18 UTU

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,455 mi
Last recorded74,455 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX18 UTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 74,455 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 74,455 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 69,119 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 69,119 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 65,825 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 58,817 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 41,955 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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DX18 UTU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DX18 UTU, 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 DX18 UTU?

You can check the full history of DX18 UTU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DX18 UTU registered?

DX18 UTU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is DX18 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX18 UTU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DX18 UTU have outstanding finance?

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