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PK18 DFP

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,427 mi
Last recorded61,427 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK18 DFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 61,427 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 61,423 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 51,101 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 42,387 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test middle row ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt middle row ()

Pass 11 Feb 2023 34,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 27,537 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside Middle row ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test nearside middle row seat ()

Fail 18 Feb 2022 27,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside Middle row ()

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test nearside middle row seat ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 20,727 miles

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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PK18 DFP is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,984cc petrol 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 PK18 DFP, 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 PK18 DFP registered?

PK18 DFP is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is PK18 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK18 DFP 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 PK18 DFP have outstanding finance?

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