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SH18 ZYL

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,850 mi
Last recorded59,850 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH18 ZYL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 59,850 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2026 59,850 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switches off when released (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 58,187 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 55,149 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 52,432 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 50,894 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 45,586 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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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SH18 ZYL is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SH18 ZYL, 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

How do I check the history of SH18 ZYL?

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What year was SH18 ZYL registered?

SH18 ZYL is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is SH18 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH18 ZYL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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