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NU18 OTP

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,560 mi
Last recorded72,560 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU18 OTP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 72,560 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 72,560 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 61,026 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 61,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 50,269 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2024 50,269 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 41,821 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 32,034 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 21,890 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 21,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in tyre on outer shoulder ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 OTP is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Green 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 NU18 OTP, 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

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What year was NU18 OTP registered?

NU18 OTP is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is NU18 OTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU18 OTP shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NU18 OTP have outstanding finance?

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