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FY18 DBV

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,562 mi
Last recorded85,562 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY18 DBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 85,562 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 85,562 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 82,257 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 82,157 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 66,090 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 66,090 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 55,549 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

undertray damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2023 55,549 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury panel (sharp edges) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

undertray damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2022 41,581 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 41,531 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 37,907 miles

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))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 37,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

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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FY18 DBV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FY18 DBV, 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 FY18 DBV registered?

FY18 DBV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is FY18 DBV safe to buy?

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