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GF18 BFJ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,391 mi
Last recorded58,391 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF18 BFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 58,391 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 58,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 55,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 51,892 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 51,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 50,855 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 45,517 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 32,487 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 32,487 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement SPLIT (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 34,453 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose nsf mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface osr reflector cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no. plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip lower section osf (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 34,442 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose nsf mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface osr reflector cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no. plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip lower section osf (3.2 (a) (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 BFJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BFJ, 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 BFJ registered?

GF18 BFJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 June 2018.

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