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SV18 WZU

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,571 mi
Last recorded67,571 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV18 WZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 67,571 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 65,024 miles

Offside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 64,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 places (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 57,554 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 57,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged cable diameter significantly reduced (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged brake cable diameter significantly reduced (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 47,201 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge ( nail in tyre also )

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2022 38,879 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread

Fail 21 Mar 2022 38,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre worn on outer tread

Pass 17 Mar 2021 29,606 miles

Slight damage to windscreen

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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SV18 WZU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SV18 WZU, 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 SV18 WZU?

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What year was SV18 WZU registered?

SV18 WZU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is SV18 WZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV18 WZU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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