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GK68 CDE

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,226 mi
Last recorded117,226 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK68 CDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 117,226 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 117,226 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 102,522 miles

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

Offside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive C/Shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 102,522 miles

Nearside Other passenger door hinge insecure Sliding door slider/catch/hinge (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive C/Shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 90,524 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged at corner

Offside Rear Bumper damaged at corner

Fail 4 Oct 2023 90,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Highside N/S brake light inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged at corner

Offside Rear Bumper damaged at corner

Pass 22 Sep 2022 76,240 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2022 76,239 miles

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

Offside Front bumper damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (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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GK68 CDE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 GK68 CDE, 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 GK68 CDE registered?

GK68 CDE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 September 2018.

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