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HJ18 AOS

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,136 mi
Last recorded82,136 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ18 AOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 82,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 75,463 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 67,370 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 56,478 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 56,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 41,430 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 31,165 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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HJ18 AOS is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HJ18 AOS, 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 HJ18 AOS registered?

HJ18 AOS is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is HJ18 AOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ18 AOS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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