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GJ18 UWU

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,101 mi
Last recorded107,101 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ18 UWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 107,101 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 106,928 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. 3rd row seats (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 94,614 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 94,467 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 85,243 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 70,355 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 50,784 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 32,929 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 UWU 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 GJ18 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

GJ18 UWU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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