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GK18 WJU

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,599 mi
Last recorded139,599 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK18 WJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 139,599 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 134,487 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 131,509 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 129,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 100,714 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 100,714 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 65,572 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 65,572 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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 WJU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJU, 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 GK18 WJU registered?

GK18 WJU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is GK18 WJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK18 WJU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK18 WJU have outstanding finance?

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