2018 Volkswagen Transporter · 61,599 MOT tests
2018 Volkswagen Transporter reliability
2018 Volkswagen Transporters fail 18.5% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 26 Transporter years (61,599 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- 18.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 49,662
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 61,599
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.4% of tests fail here (163% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.2%
- Tyres4.6%
- Suspension4.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.4%
- Brakes2.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Body, chassis and structure1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.39%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.04%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.4%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.25%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.13%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.99%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.75%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.25%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (2.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.55%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.02%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Transporter year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter reliable?
2018 Volkswagen Transporters fail 18.5% of first MOT tests, 7% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 26 Transporter years (61,599 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (2.39% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (2.04% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.4% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Volkswagen Transporter shows 49,662 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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