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FT18 SXA

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,664 mi
Last recorded93,664 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT18 SXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 93,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 93,656 miles

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

Coil light flashing on dash

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tpms light on dash

Pass 20 Mar 2025 79,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS lamp on

car tyres fitted instead of van, wrong load carriage

Fail 19 Mar 2025 79,614 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

TPMS lamp on

car tyres fitted instead of van, wrong load carriage

Pass 6 Mar 2024 68,594 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 68,594 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 57,590 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 57,590 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 43,950 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 43,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 29,166 miles

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

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

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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FT18 SXA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FT18 SXA, 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.

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What year was FT18 SXA registered?

FT18 SXA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 March 2018.

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