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GJ18 XCO

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,957 mi
Last recorded125,957 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 125,957 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 197,430 miles

Central Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroded /covered in grease (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 163,116 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 163,114 miles

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

Brake cable damaged but not to excess all cables starting to corrode x 3 (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 128,220 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess all three handbrake cables starting to corrode (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 128,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake cable damaged but not to excess all three handbrake cables starting to corrode (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 93,197 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 58,624 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 58,618 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 XCO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XCO, 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 XCO registered?

GJ18 XCO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 April 2018.

Is GJ18 XCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ18 XCO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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