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PN18 AYM

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,343 mi
Last recorded102,343 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN18 AYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 102,343 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 102,120 miles

Central Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed engine oil level too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror

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

Nearside Rear hand brake efficiency low

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

tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 8 Apr 2025 88,050 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from mirror

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess engine steady bar worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 0 mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror backing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 75,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 66,051 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 58,424 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 38,425 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 38,290 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition cracked n/s bottom up screen in swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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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PN18 AYM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 PN18 AYM, 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.

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What year was PN18 AYM registered?

PN18 AYM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 March 2018.

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