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GF18 XWA

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,131 mi
Last recorded101,131 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 101,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2026 101,124 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2025 92,648 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 83,538 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 83,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 74,472 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 74,472 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault engine management lamp on (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 64,068 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 53,906 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 XWA 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 XWA, 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 XWA registered?

GF18 XWA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 May 2018.

Is GF18 XWA safe to buy?

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