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GL18 LSO

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,674 mi
Last recorded34,674 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 LSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 34,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 34,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 33,218 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 11 Jun 2024 29,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 29,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 27,070 miles

Emissions too low for a reading

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 27,070 miles

Emissions too low for a reading

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 24,857 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seatbelt fraying. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 24,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut in tread showing cords. 2454519. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges also cracking inside tread. 2454519. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Seatbelt fraying. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre wearing on inner & outer edges also cracking inside tread. 2454519. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking inside tread. 2454519. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 13,832 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 LSO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 GL18 LSO, 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 GL18 LSO registered?

GL18 LSO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 June 2018.

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