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GJ18 WZA

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,972 mi
Last recorded65,972 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ18 WZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 65,972 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge plus low tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 65,972 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge plus low tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 60,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated spliting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt slow to retract

Fail 25 Apr 2025 60,111 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated spliting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 55,183 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 49,042 miles

centre row of seat middle buckle cover missing

Fail 27 Apr 2023 49,042 miles

Offside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding (6.2.3 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

centre row of seat middle buckle cover missing

Pass 13 Apr 2022 40,020 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 40,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 33,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (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 WZA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WZA, 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 GJ18 WZA registered?

GJ18 WZA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is GJ18 WZA safe to buy?

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