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GF18 VBB

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,551 mi
Last recorded50,551 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF18 VBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 50,551 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 48,159 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 43,366 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 43,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 38,868 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 36,163 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 35,802 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle

Pass 12 Apr 2021 31,513 miles

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 VBB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF18 VBB?

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What year was GF18 VBB registered?

GF18 VBB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 April 2018.

Is GF18 VBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF18 VBB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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