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FD18 EBC

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,569 mi
Last recorded133,569 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD18 EBC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 133,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive crank seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight flex in rack but does not effect the function of the rack

Pass 15 Jul 2025 113,118 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 88,549 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 68,284 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 68,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 52,404 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 52,403 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 27,953 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 27,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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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FD18 EBC 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 FD18 EBC, 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 FD18 EBC registered?

FD18 EBC is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 August 2018.

Is FD18 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD18 EBC 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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