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ML18 HDY

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,507 mi
Last recorded118,507 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 HDY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 118,507 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 115,429 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 May 2025 115,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2024 112,951 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 112,951 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 110,638 miles

Engine coolant on minimum level

Engine oil on minimum level

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

Fail 9 May 2023 110,638 miles

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

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

Engine coolant on minimum level

Engine oil on minimum level

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 108,768 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 16 Apr 2021 81,347 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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ML18 HDY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 ML18 HDY, 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 ML18 HDY registered?

ML18 HDY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 May 2018.

Is ML18 HDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML18 HDY 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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