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GD18 HEV

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,815 mi
Last recorded48,815 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD18 HEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 48,815 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2026 48,794 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2025 43,903 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 43,900 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 39,600 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 39,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 35,762 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 30,376 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 25,286 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 HEV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 HEV, 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 HEV registered?

GD18 HEV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 June 2018.

Is GD18 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD18 HEV 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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