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GJ18 YHN

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,665 mi
Last recorded52,665 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 52,665 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 47,851 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 44,402 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 44,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 40,053 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 40,053 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPMS lamp showing on dashboard (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 31,899 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 YHN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 YHN, 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 YHN registered?

GJ18 YHN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 April 2018.

Is GJ18 YHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ18 YHN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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