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GC18 GVW

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

98,711 mi
Last recorded98,711 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC18 GVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 98,711 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 87,655 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 76,271 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 76,271 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 64,560 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 51,799 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users EGR PIPE (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 38,305 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 38,304 miles

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

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

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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GC18 GVW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GC18 GVW, 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

How do I check the history of GC18 GVW?

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What year was GC18 GVW registered?

GC18 GVW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is GC18 GVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC18 GVW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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