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VA18 XXB

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,438 mi
Last recorded44,438 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 44,438 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 37,735 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2022 19,410 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 9,313 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 9,291 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 XXB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA18 XXB, 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

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What year was VA18 XXB registered?

VA18 XXB is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 August 2018.

Is VA18 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA18 XXB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA18 XXB have outstanding finance?

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