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MW18 UWP

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,763 mi
Last recorded86,763 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW18 UWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 86,763 miles

Blower motor operation very noisy

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mounting splitting on front of subframe (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Sill dented near jacking point

Nearside Front Sun visor clip broken

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear outside edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steel rim fitted where others are alloy

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight dampness around crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel missing from under vehicle

Fail 14 Aug 2026 86,763 miles

Blower motor operation very noisy

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Mounting splitting on front of subframe (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Sill dented near jacking point

Nearside Front Sun visor clip broken

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear outside edge

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steel rim fitted where others are alloy

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight dampness around crankshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare wheel missing from under vehicle

Pass 5 Sep 2025 76,052 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s mirror partly insecure/taped up

Fail 4 Sep 2025 76,052 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted lower grill/trim (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp broken (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s mirror partly insecure/taped up

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

service+insp lights on

Pass 5 Sep 2024 64,986 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 64,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 53,384 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cut outer wall

Nearside Rear lamp cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2022 43,245 miles

Front brake pads are 90% worn

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Fail 3 Aug 2022 43,245 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads are 90% worn

Offside Front door mirror damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2021 35,061 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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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MW18 UWP is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MW18 UWP, 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 MW18 UWP registered?

MW18 UWP is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 June 2018.

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