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A18 UFO

2013 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,863 mi
Last recorded45,863 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Transporter84,645 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 UFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 45,863 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 45,863 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2024 43,123 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle held together with tape

Nearside Front tyre heavily perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre perishing inside tread and has a nail

Offside door mirror held together with tape

both rear coil springs rusty

exhaust rear silencer delaminating

Fail 12 Nov 2024 43,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear seat belt buckle held together with tape

Nearside Front tyre heavily perishing on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre perishing inside tread and has a nail

Offside door mirror held together with tape

both rear coil springs rusty

exhaust rear silencer delaminating

Pass 1 Dec 2023 40,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has chunk of metal in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 37,007 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge and outer side wall is perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2021 33,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 29,734 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 26,652 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 22,257 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Nov 2017 20,081 miles

Offside Front door checkstrap noise

Pass 17 Nov 2016 12,688 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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A18 UFO is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 84,645 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 UFO, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 UFO registered?

A18 UFO is a 2013 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 November 2013.

Is A18 UFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 UFO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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