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J40 WDO

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,935 mi
Last recorded98,935 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ40 WDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 98,935 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 95,322 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 88,016 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 88,016 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured X2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Jan 2024 87,924 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured X2 places (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2023 79,967 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 79,947 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lipped by wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lipped by wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 67,685 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 67,685 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,691 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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J40 WDO 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 J40 WDO, 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 J40 WDO registered?

J40 WDO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is J40 WDO safe to buy?

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