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G9 EGF

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,546 mi
Last recorded85,546 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 EGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 85,546 miles

Coolant leak Timing side ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Timing side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 77,256 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 77,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

traction light on

Pass 5 Jul 2023 61,951 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 61,951 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 52,036 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 41,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread/ tread depth at2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread depth at 3.2mm

Fail 19 Mar 2021 41,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread/ tread depth at2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth at 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread depth at 3.2mm

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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G9 EGF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver 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 G9 EGF, 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 G9 EGF registered?

G9 EGF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is G9 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for G9 EGF 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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