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GD18 XMW

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,201 mi
Last recorded90,201 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD18 XMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 90,201 miles

nearside front tyre damage on outer sidewall

Fail 18 Jun 2026 90,199 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre damage on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2025 85,880 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 81,920 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 81,920 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 77,055 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 62,213 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 42,516 miles

Front toy fitted to grille slightly covering number plate

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2021 42,516 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seized not locking in (7.1.2 (d))

Front toy fitted to grille slightly covering number plate

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 XMW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 XMW, 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 XMW registered?

GD18 XMW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 June 2018.

Is GD18 XMW safe to buy?

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