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GD18 NXL

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,562 mi
Last recorded112,562 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 112,562 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 110,692 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 110,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 93,207 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 75,675 miles

Damp around fuel tank

Pass 24 Oct 2022 65,817 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 50,932 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 48,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 48,781 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit clamp missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s inner pads (1.1.13 (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 NXL 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 77.8%.

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 NXL, 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 NXL registered?

GD18 NXL is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is GD18 NXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD18 NXL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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