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ML18 HFZ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,155 mi
Last recorded99,155 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 HFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 99,155 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 95,760 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 90,578 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 90,578 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Bull bar covers half of number plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Dec 2021 87,497 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 79,738 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 79,738 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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 HFZ 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 ML18 HFZ, 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 HFZ registered?

ML18 HFZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 April 2018.

Is ML18 HFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML18 HFZ 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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