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SM18 JOH

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,930 mi
Last recorded58,930 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 JOH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 58,930 miles

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))

Pass 21 May 2025 54,486 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 48,316 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 40,414 miles

unable to access exhaust to test emissions

Pass 5 May 2022 34,238 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 29,103 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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SM18 JOH is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SM18 JOH, 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 SM18 JOH registered?

SM18 JOH is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is SM18 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 JOH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM18 JOH have outstanding finance?

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