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GD18 DDF

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,589 mi
Last recorded125,589 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD18 DDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 125,589 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 125,589 miles

Nearside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 118,120 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 112,363 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 96,325 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 96,325 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 87,675 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 87,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 76,825 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 67,210 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 58,123 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 47,425 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 39,125 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 31,141 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 27,512 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 23,534 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 17,125 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 17,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 12,721 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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GD18 DDF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DDF, 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 GD18 DDF registered?

GD18 DDF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is GD18 DDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD18 DDF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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