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GF18 CWJ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,038 mi
Last recorded74,038 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 74,038 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 74,037 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 65,176 miles

Nearside vehicle under trays damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 56,035 miles

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

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

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

vehicle under trays damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2022 47,169 miles

Nearside Front under tray slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 39,095 miles

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

Nearside under tray damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 39,095 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear folded away not providing a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside under tray damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive on the engine (8.4.1 (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 CWJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 CWJ, 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 CWJ registered?

GF18 CWJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 April 2018.

Is GF18 CWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF18 CWJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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