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GN18 YLO

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,354 mi
Last recorded53,354 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN18 YLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 53,354 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 53,309 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 48,849 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 46,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping off sump from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 46,194 miles

Headlamp aim too high both lights slightly too high adjusted manually on light unit (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive dripping off sump from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 39,267 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 37,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 34,254 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive timing side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front under guard damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2021 28,379 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

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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GN18 YLO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GN18 YLO, 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 GN18 YLO registered?

GN18 YLO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is GN18 YLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN18 YLO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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