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SM18 VEA

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

28,877 mi
Last recorded28,877 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 VEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 28,877 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 26,486 miles

Stone chip on window

Pass 5 Sep 2023 22,730 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 22,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 18,080 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 18,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 16,217 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 VEA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM18 VEA, 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 SM18 VEA?

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What year was SM18 VEA registered?

SM18 VEA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 July 2018.

Is SM18 VEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 VEA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM18 VEA have outstanding finance?

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