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SM18 NBX

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,844 mi
Last recorded30,844 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 NBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 30,844 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2025 27,024 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 19,660 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 19,657 miles

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door 'door open' warning device inoperative side door not securely latched with no warning device active (9.1.1 (d))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle sliding door cannot be opened (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 10,575 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 7,770 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 NBX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NBX, 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 NBX registered?

SM18 NBX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is SM18 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 NBX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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