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NU18 OTB

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,697 mi
Last recorded66,697 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU18 OTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 66,697 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 60,772 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 60,772 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 54,629 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 46,156 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 36,792 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 36,791 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 23,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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NU18 OTB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Yellow with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU18 OTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NU18 OTB?

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What year was NU18 OTB registered?

NU18 OTB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is NU18 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU18 OTB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU18 OTB have outstanding finance?

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