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GF18 YLZ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,437 mi
Last recorded43,437 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF18 YLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 43,437 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat removed at time of test

Offside Rear Seat removed at time of test

Pass 2 Apr 2025 36,530 miles

Front Both wiper's slightly smearing on screen

Nearside Rear Lamp leans slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat removed at time of test

Offside Rear Seat removed at time of test

Fail 1 Apr 2025 36,513 miles

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

Front Both wiper's slightly smearing on screen

Nearside Rear Lamp leans slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat removed at time of test

Offside Rear Seat removed at time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2024 32,013 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade slightly smearing on screen

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test N/S and O/S rear ()

Fail 17 Apr 2024 31,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wiper blade slightly smearing on screen

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test N/S and O/S rear ()

Pass 5 Apr 2023 26,039 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 20,824 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 16,851 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 YLZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

GF18 YLZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 April 2018.

Is GF18 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF18 YLZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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