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GK18 WJD

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

63,866 mi
Last recorded63,866 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK18 WJD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 63,866 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both bumper lights (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 May 2024 54,456 miles

Nearside Front wiper smeary

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2.90mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3.58mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 May 2024 54,456 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective egr pipe split (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper smeary

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2.90mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3.58mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front brake hose not in clip

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2023 46,786 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 46,786 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 40,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Apr 2022 40,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 37,018 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 37,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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 WJD is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WJD, 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 WJD registered?

GK18 WJD is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 April 2018.

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