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VE18 KUP

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,013 mi
Last recorded82,013 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE18 KUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 82,013 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 71,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 71,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 59,778 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 59,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 47,696 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 47,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST GAS RE CIRCULATION PIPE LEAKING SPLIT. (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 May 2022 36,753 miles

Offside Rear Lamp cracked but not showing white light to rear

Fail 27 May 2022 36,752 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Lamp cracked but not showing white light to rear

Pass 2 Jun 2021 22,978 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 22,978 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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VE18 KUP is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VE18 KUP, 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 VE18 KUP registered?

VE18 KUP is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is VE18 KUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE18 KUP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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