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GF18 XKE

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,016 mi
Last recorded80,016 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 80,016 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be very low(unable to fully inspect,further investigation strongly advisable) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust fumes under bonnet

exhaust gas leak from up and around DPF..looks to be metal flexi pipe near turbo?

Pass 27 Nov 2024 69,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend rear brake inspection (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 60,712 miles

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

Front Disc lipped

Front Outer Both tyres slightly worn on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 60,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Disc lipped

Front Outer Both tyres slightly worn on edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 56,891 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 52,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 36,456 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 30,021 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 30,021 miles

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

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

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 XKE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XKE, 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

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What year was GF18 XKE registered?

GF18 XKE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 2018.

Is GF18 XKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF18 XKE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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