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MK18 YGH

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,166 mi
Last recorded48,166 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK18 YGH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 48,166 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 48,166 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 45,667 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 45,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 42,299 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 38,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 35,368 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 30,614 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Rear seat front mounting bolts none substantial

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

Nearside Front Minor tyre rubbing on wheel arch liner

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 Front Minor tyre rubbing on wheel arch liner

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 30,608 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification Spring incorrectly fitted. (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear Rear seat front mounting bolts none substantial

Front Wiper blades - minor smearing

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

Nearside Front Lower NSF under tray damaged but secure

Nearside Front Minor tyre rubbing on wheel arch liner

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 Front Minor tyre rubbing on wheel arch liner

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

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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MK18 YGH is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 MK18 YGH, 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 MK18 YGH registered?

MK18 YGH is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is MK18 YGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK18 YGH 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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