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GD18 DCU

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

220,389 mi
Last recorded220,389 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD18 DCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 220,389 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 186,045 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row, casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

Under vehicle covers installed, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Fail 9 Apr 2025 186,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm 3rd row (7.1.2 (b))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row, casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

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

Under vehicle covers installed, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Pass 4 Apr 2024 149,917 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 117,937 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 3rd row (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Pass 29 Apr 2022 86,414 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 50,254 miles

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

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

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

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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GD18 DCU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GD18 DCU, 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 GD18 DCU?

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What year was GD18 DCU registered?

GD18 DCU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 May 2018.

Is GD18 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD18 DCU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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