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A18 BYO

2007 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

237,509 mi
Last recorded237,509 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Transporter115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 BYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 237,509 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 233,908 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 231,992 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 228,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 226,968 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 224,813 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 222,352 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 217,785 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 217,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 195,097 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 172,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 142,099 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 118,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 92,135 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 62,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn lipped

rear brake discs worn lipped

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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A18 BYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 115,901 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 A18 BYO, 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 19 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 A18 BYO?

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What year was A18 BYO registered?

A18 BYO is a 2007 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is A18 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 BYO shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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