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VA18 OGB

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,071 mi
Last recorded50,071 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA18 OGB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 50,071 miles

Central Front Lower Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (outer casing) (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 50,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (Hid conversions fitted) (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (Unable to replace bulb at time of test) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (unable to replace bulb at time of test) (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Central Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (outer casing) (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 48,275 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 40,043 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 34,391 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 29,762 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 23,875 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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VA18 OGB 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 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 VA18 OGB, 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 VA18 OGB registered?

VA18 OGB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 July 2018.

Is VA18 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA18 OGB 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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