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GD18 LUL

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,450 mi
Last recorded74,450 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD18 LUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 74,450 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 74,450 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 57,885 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 39,939 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 32,532 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 32,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated OIL LEVER SENSOR WIRE (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2020 21,828 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 21,828 miles

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BAD SPLIT (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 LUL is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LUL, 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 LUL registered?

GD18 LUL is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 July 2018.

Is GD18 LUL safe to buy?

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