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GJ18 PZR

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,277 mi
Last recorded85,277 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 85,277 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 75,173 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 75,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm And out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated Tpms light on (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 67,416 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 56,853 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Parking brake cable (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 48,286 miles

All four tyres has the wrong load rating

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 48,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Load rating (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Load rating (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Load rating (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Load rating (5.2.3 (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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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GJ18 PZR is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PZR, 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 PZR registered?

GJ18 PZR is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 April 2018.

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