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GF18 BBJ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,690 mi
Last recorded129,690 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF18 BBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 129,690 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 112,731 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2024 105,882 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 88,385 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 69,473 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 57,115 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 May 2021 57,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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GF18 BBJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF18 BBJ, 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 GF18 BBJ registered?

GF18 BBJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 May 2018.

Is GF18 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF18 BBJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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