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NV18 NPG

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,594 mi
Last recorded46,594 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV18 NPG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 46,594 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Misting oil slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tail lamp lens damaged slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface area (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 40,497 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x Rear of vehicle

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Misting oil slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 33,146 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x Rear of vehicle

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 26,777 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x Rear of vehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2023 26,775 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x Rear of vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2022 18,432 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 18,431 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 13,450 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x Rear of vehicle

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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NV18 NPG is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black 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 NV18 NPG, 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 NV18 NPG registered?

NV18 NPG is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is NV18 NPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV18 NPG 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.

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