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FD18 VNW

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,155 mi
Last recorded127,155 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 127,155 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 125,259 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 125,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 119,539 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 119,539 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 109,155 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 108,194 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,591 miles

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

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

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 VNW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNW, 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 FD18 VNW?

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What year was FD18 VNW registered?

FD18 VNW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 July 2018.

Is FD18 VNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD18 VNW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD18 VNW have outstanding finance?

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