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FY18 ERZ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,144 mi
Last recorded118,144 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY18 ERZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 118,144 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside sliding door and Q/panal damaged

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 118,142 miles

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

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

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside sliding door and Q/panal damaged

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 108,222 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside sliding door and Q/panal damaged

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 100,196 miles

Central Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s/n/s ()

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

Nearside sliding door /Q,panal damaged door still open and closed

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 89,440 miles

rear seat belts not tested and one single seat removed

Fail 28 Oct 2022 89,440 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

rear seat belts not tested and one single seat removed

Pass 27 Oct 2021 76,133 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder in drivers view. ()

Nearside Front Track rod end nut loose.

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 76,192 miles

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

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder in drivers view. ()

Nearside Front Track rod end nut loose.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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 ERZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY18 ERZ, 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 FY18 ERZ registered?

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

Is FY18 ERZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY18 ERZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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