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EF18 XPS

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,879 mi
Last recorded83,879 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 83,879 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 60,629 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 81,950 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 42,165 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 42,165 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 30,095 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 30,095 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 XPS is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 EF18 XPS, 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 EF18 XPS?

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What year was EF18 XPS registered?

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

Is EF18 XPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF18 XPS 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.

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