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PE18 WCG

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,819 mi
Last recorded96,819 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE18 WCG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 96,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 96,160 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 90,704 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 86,080 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 86,041 miles

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

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Door at area where mirror has been broken off (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Quarter panel / bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Hanging loose from vehicle, mirror glass missing completely (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal with disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror missing completely ()

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 62,190 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2021 62,190 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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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PE18 WCG is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 PE18 WCG, 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 PE18 WCG registered?

PE18 WCG is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is PE18 WCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE18 WCG 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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