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GJ18 BLK

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,073 mi
Last recorded57,073 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ18 BLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 57,073 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 51,485 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 51,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 44,624 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 39,578 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 38,004 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 37,994 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 32,399 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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GJ18 BLK is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 GJ18 BLK, 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 GJ18 BLK registered?

GJ18 BLK is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 April 2018.

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