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FG18 HRW

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,054 mi
Last recorded131,054 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG18 HRW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 131,054 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 128,544 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 124,020 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 112,868 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 112,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 75,569 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 75,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low. (1.1.13 (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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FG18 HRW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 FG18 HRW, 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 FG18 HRW registered?

FG18 HRW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is FG18 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG18 HRW 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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