CarVerify

Free Car Check

SV18 XAH

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Purple Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,376 mi
Last recorded94,376 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV18 XAH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 94,376 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 94,376 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 87,367 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 80,699 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 80,656 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 69,402 miles

cover sills and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2022 55,880 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 42,393 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear of rear seats ()

small chip in windscreen

under trays fitted

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
Full Volkswagen Transporter reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SV18 XAH is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XAH, 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 XAH?

You can check the full history of SV18 XAH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SV18 XAH registered?

SV18 XAH is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is SV18 XAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV18 XAH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SV18 XAH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SV18 XAH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.