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SV18 XAE

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,573 mi
Last recorded74,573 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV18 XAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 74,573 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 53,324 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 41,846 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 30,718 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2022 20,514 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 14,986 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 14,979 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to lock belt in stalk (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Unable to lock belt in stalk (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Leaking ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 XAE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver 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 SV18 XAE, 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 XAE?

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What year was SV18 XAE registered?

SV18 XAE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is SV18 XAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV18 XAE 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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