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GK68 ZTU

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,416 mi
Last recorded87,416 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK68 ZTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 87,416 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 87,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front front wipers slightly smearing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 84,630 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 80,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 80,921 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 76,143 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 76,143 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 73,068 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 73,068 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 67,738 miles

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

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter leaking grease but preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 ZTU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 GK68 ZTU, 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 GK68 ZTU registered?

GK68 ZTU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 September 2018.

Is GK68 ZTU safe to buy?

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