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GK68 ZWU

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,833 mi
Last recorded68,833 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK68 ZWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 68,833 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also slightly out of shape ()

Fail 28 Aug 2025 68,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn below limit on inner edge also has two nails in tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad worn below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Undertray damaged and in contact with fuel & brake pipes

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also slightly out of shape ()

Pass 20 Sep 2024 60,250 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also slightly out of shape (cupping) on inner edge ()

Fail 19 Sep 2024 60,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken upper coil broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also slightly out of shape (cupping) on inner edge ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside rear inner brake pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 50,531 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 38,783 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 38,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 25,445 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue/ staining to offside lower area of engine near crankshaft pulley (8.4.1 (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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GK68 ZWU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black 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 GK68 ZWU, 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 ZWU registered?

GK68 ZWU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 September 2018.

Is GK68 ZWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK68 ZWU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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