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T18 ELV

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,209 mi
Last recorded120,209 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT18 ELV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 120,209 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 118,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 92,164 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 92,164 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 59,708 miles

tpm light on

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm in center ok at time of the test {just} (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats missing

service brake and parking brake readings low

Fail 14 Oct 2022 59,707 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm in center ok at time of the test {just} (5.2.3 (e))

service brake and parking brake readings low

tpm light on

Pass 30 Sep 2021 34,046 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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T18 ELV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 T18 ELV, 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.

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What year was T18 ELV registered?

T18 ELV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 September 2018.

Is T18 ELV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T18 ELV 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.

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