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MJ18 WCG

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,926 mi
Last recorded56,926 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ18 WCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 56,926 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 50,128 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 50,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 42,074 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 42,071 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2023 167,033 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 167,033 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 148,686 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 112,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm inner rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm inner rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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MJ18 WCG is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MJ18 WCG, 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 MJ18 WCG registered?

MJ18 WCG is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 May 2018.

Is MJ18 WCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ18 WCG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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