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MA18 NWJ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,639 mi
Last recorded75,639 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA18 NWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 75,639 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on shoulders

Noise from Dual Mass Flywheel area

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 24 Apr 2026 75,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on shoulders

Noise from Dual Mass Flywheel area

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 65,595 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 58,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 58,040 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 49,250 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 33,716 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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MA18 NWJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA18 NWJ, 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 MA18 NWJ registered?

MA18 NWJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 May 2018.

Is MA18 NWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA18 NWJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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