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2018 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · BU18 SXM

BU18 SXM

2018 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03/05/2018. Recorded mileage 58,317 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin
2018 · Birmingham
MOT Status
Valid until 02/05/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
58,317 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/05/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a clean MOT history with no recorded defects or advisories across all tests, indicating a stable maintenance trend. The most recent examination on 9 April 2025 at 58,317 miles returned a pass with no defects noted, though an anomalous fail on the same date and mileage with no defects recorded preceded it, suggesting an administrative rectification rather than a mechanical fault. As of 9 July 2026, that test certificate has expired by three months, so the transporter currently lacks valid roadworthiness certification. Mileage accumulation aligns with typical light commercial use for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record shows 36,090 miles at the 26 April 2022 test, rising to 48,174 miles on 20 April 2023, then 55,700 miles on 25 April 2024, and 58,317 miles on 9 April 2025. Annual increments averaged roughly 7,300 miles, reflecting gentle yearly travel and no abrupt high-use periods. The sparse five-entry history contains no gaps beyond the expected yearly cycle and reveals no consumable neglect such as worn tyres or wiper blades. Buyer should still commission a physical inspection of core mechanical elements despite the absence of flagged faults. Examine front suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related cracking, assess brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear, and check structural members and sills for corrosion given the vehicle's 2018 manufacture. The clean record implies prior owners addressed issues preemptively, but eight years of service can conceal latent fatigue not captured in a pass result.

BU18 SXM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2025
  • 58,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
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BU18 SXM Mileage History

  1. 26/04/202236,090 mi
  2. 20/04/202348,174 mi+12,084 mi
  3. 25/04/202455,700 mi+7,526 mi
  4. 09/04/202558,317 mi+2,617 mi
  5. 09/04/202558,317 mi

Average of roughly 7,523 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

BU18 SXM MOT History

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MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Transporter (BU18 SXM) between April 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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