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GK18 UPG

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,678 mi
Last recorded159,678 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK18 UPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2026 159,678 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 143,299 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 143,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 120,860 miles

Nearside Rear Rear Bumper damaged but not resulting in sharp edge

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 120,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear Bumper damaged but not resulting in sharp edge

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 98,006 miles

Rear bumper damaged

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 69,583 miles

Emissions test result too low to record

Road wheel slightly distorted Offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged Nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 35,795 miles

Offside mirror damaged

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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GK18 UPG is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK18 UPG, 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 GK18 UPG registered?

GK18 UPG is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 15 March 2018.

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