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SB18 WFJ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,164 mi
Last recorded96,164 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB18 WFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 96,164 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure light lens cracked (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 91,313 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 88,662 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 88,662 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 78,702 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 78,702 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 60,785 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 43,459 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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SB18 WFJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 SB18 WFJ, 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 SB18 WFJ registered?

SB18 WFJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 August 2018.

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