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GF18 BBN

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Cream Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,019 mi
Last recorded95,019 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF18 BBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 95,019 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 94,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/strong advisory for replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit /very strong advisory for replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/strong advisory for replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2024 90,929 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 83,682 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear outer casing missing. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 83,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge low / bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear outer casing missing. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to minimum wear stops. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 70,662 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 52,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 BBN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Cream with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GF18 BBN, 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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GF18 BBN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 May 2018.

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