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GL18 JBO

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,655 mi
Last recorded86,655 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 JBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 86,655 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2026 86,655 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 77,132 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 67,369 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 48,665 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 44,417 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 44,417 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 25,332 miles

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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GL18 JBO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver 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 GL18 JBO, 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 GL18 JBO registered?

GL18 JBO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 May 2018.

Is GL18 JBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL18 JBO 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.

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