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GJ18 ZPU

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,955 mi
Last recorded57,955 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 57,955 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 49,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 49,582 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 42,881 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 35,740 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 35,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 29,270 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 29,270 miles

Offside Front Inner Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Wisebone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Wisebone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2021 22,785 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 22,785 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (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 ZPU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?

GJ18 ZPU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 March 2018.

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