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GL18 PXA

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,580 mi
Last recorded57,580 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 PXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 57,580 miles

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 51,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 275/35/zr20 102y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 47,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two Cuts Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Slightly Out Of Shape Inner Edges 275/30/20 102Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front Centre Belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 47,463 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Two Cuts Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded Heavily Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S Heavily Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Slightly Out Of Shape Inner Edges 275/30/20 102Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front Centre Belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 43,896 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 40,780 miles

Nearside Front tyre rim protector slight damage

Nearside Front wheel rim slight damage

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 32,032 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2021 31,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror ()

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

Nearside Front brake pad warning wires broken

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 0 mm on inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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 PXA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 PXA, 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 PXA registered?

GL18 PXA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 May 2018.

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