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EK18 OUB

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,441 mi
Last recorded21,441 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 OUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 21,441 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs , front and rear , slightly lipped/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Covers and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2025 21,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs , front and rear , slightly lipped/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Covers and under trays fitted , obscuring testable components

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Oct 2024 19,596 miles

All brake discs slightly pitted/rusty

Covers and under trays fitted , obscuring some testable components

Front and rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 18,029 miles

Both front and rear brake discs rusty

Both front and rear suspension arms rusty

Covers and undertrays fitted

Slight play in both front inner track-rods

Pass 20 Oct 2022 15,984 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 15,984 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 14,006 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 14,006 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 12,597 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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EK18 OUB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black 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 EK18 OUB, 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 EK18 OUB registered?

EK18 OUB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is EK18 OUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK18 OUB 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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