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GD18 UTR

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,809 mi
Last recorded59,809 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD18 UTR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 59,809 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 59,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 51,266 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 42,173 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 40,000 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 37,111 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2022 37,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre rubbing inner wheel arch cover when on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre rubbing inner wheel arch cover when on full lock (5.2.3 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive front crank seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2021 31,925 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 31,925 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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 UTR is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Red 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 UTR, 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 UTR registered?

GD18 UTR is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 June 2018.

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