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GC18 ULE

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,645 mi
Last recorded77,645 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC18 ULE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 77,645 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Brake pad wear warning lamp wiring and bracket adrift and broken (4.11 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 31 Jul 2026 77,645 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected holed (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light High level stop lamp, 50% of lens missing (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Brake pad wear warning lamp wiring and bracket adrift and broken (4.11 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Jul 2025 66,951 miles

Front bumper grill is damaged, but not likely to cause injury.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator sensor is wiring damaged.

Fail 30 Jul 2025 66,951 miles

Front bumper grill is damaged, but not likely to cause injury.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator sensor is wiring damaged.

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 53,189 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms rear lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 52,187 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Egr pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator sensor broken

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 39,268 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth is down to 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 31,361 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 24,187 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 ULE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 ULE, 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 GC18 ULE registered?

GC18 ULE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 August 2018.

Is GC18 ULE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC18 ULE 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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