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GF18 XVJ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,729 mi
Last recorded68,729 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 68,729 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 67,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 67,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 65,798 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 65,798 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn badly on inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

275 40 20 H

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner and outer tyre edges, tyre tread 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil low

Pass 16 Mar 2023 63,259 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepped/misshaped

both front tyres worn inner edges

noise on engine

Fail 16 Mar 2023 63,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped/misshaped

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

both front tyres worn inner edges

noise on engine

Pass 21 Apr 2022 53,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2022 53,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 38,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 XVJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?

GF18 XVJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is GF18 XVJ safe to buy?

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