MOT Status
ValidMileage
178,668 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from flexi (1.1.11 (c))
chip on screen
exhaust corroded
flexies perishing
o/s/f tyre on limit
wish bone bushes perishing
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
chip on screen
exhaust corroded
flexies perishing
o/s/f tyre on limit
wish bone bushes perishing
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
all pads getting low
n/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting low
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
all pads getting low
n/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting low
o/s mirror cracked
o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres getting low
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres getting low
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A18 DTO is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2008 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 108,456 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 A18 DTO, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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How do I check the history of A18 DTO?
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What year was A18 DTO registered?
A18 DTO is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 April 2008.
Is A18 DTO safe to buy?
The MOT history for A18 DTO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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