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EF18 XPR

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,175 mi
Last recorded150,175 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF18 XPR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 150,175 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 23 Jul 2026 150,175 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 4 Aug 2025 148,817 miles

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 4 Aug 2025 148,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 30 Jul 2024 147,960 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 144,512 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 119,899 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 119,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 84,360 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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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EF18 XPR is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF18 XPR, 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 EF18 XPR registered?

EF18 XPR is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 August 2018.

Is EF18 XPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF18 XPR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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