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GD18 HBJ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,723 mi
Last recorded38,723 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD18 HBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 38,723 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Number plate lights flickering due to LED replacements (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 31,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear number plate lamp flickers now and then

Pass 28 Feb 2024 25,775 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 25,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 24,355 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 24,145 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 HBJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HBJ, 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 GD18 HBJ registered?

GD18 HBJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is GD18 HBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD18 HBJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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