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FM18 FKN

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,083 mi
Last recorded130,083 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM18 FKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 130,083 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 130,011 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 122,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 109,431 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 93,899 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 70,361 miles

Nearside Front undertray slight damage

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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FM18 FKN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM18 FKN, 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 FM18 FKN registered?

FM18 FKN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 July 2018.

Is FM18 FKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM18 FKN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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