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GD18 DCV

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,683 mi
Last recorded86,683 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD18 DCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 86,683 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 82,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2025 82,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 72,803 miles

Adv TPMS lamp showing low pressure on dash...........

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Adv slight leak to front exhaust /possible DPF unable to confim/see.......... (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv Both Rear brake discs and pads slight wear........ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2024 72,803 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nearside rear tyre badly damaged to outer sidewall........ (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both Front tyres badly worn below limits and poor condition.......... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Adv TPMS lamp showing low pressure on dash...........

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Adv slight leak to front exhaust /possible DPF unable to confim/see.......... (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strongly Adv Offside Rear tyre getting perished and split/worn to inner tracks............ (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Adv Both Rear brake discs and pads slight wear........ (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged Strongly Adv All 4 valve stems perished and poor condition.......... (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 May 2023 61,664 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre pressure monitoring warning lamp illuminated

Pass 19 May 2022 53,302 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 53,302 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 43,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

O/S/R seat in the folded down position.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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