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GC18 KDV

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,159 mi
Last recorded55,159 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC18 KDV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 55,159 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 49,271 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 49,271 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 43,031 miles

SERVICE LAMP ON

Fail 7 May 2024 43,031 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 9 May 2023 38,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2023 38,454 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 31,902 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 25,518 miles

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 KDV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GC18 KDV, 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 GC18 KDV registered?

GC18 KDV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 July 2018.

Is GC18 KDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC18 KDV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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