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GY18 OTF

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,903 mi
Last recorded138,903 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY18 OTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 138,903 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 138,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 120,223 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 120,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 108,678 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 97,214 miles

Rear tyres both sides starting to wear in treads

Fail 2 Jun 2023 97,212 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres both sides starting to wear in treads

Pass 26 May 2022 77,002 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 77,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 57,943 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 57,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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GY18 OTF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 GY18 OTF, 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 GY18 OTF registered?

GY18 OTF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 14 May 2018.

Is GY18 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY18 OTF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY18 OTF have outstanding finance?

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