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LJ18 SZG

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,963 mi
Last recorded43,963 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 SZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 43,963 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 40,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 35,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 31,283 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 27,801 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 27,778 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 21,134 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Mar 2021 21,134 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (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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LJ18 SZG is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 LJ18 SZG, 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

How do I check the history of LJ18 SZG?

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What year was LJ18 SZG registered?

LJ18 SZG is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is LJ18 SZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 SZG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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