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1543 RD

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,835 mi
Last recorded61,835 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
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Vehicle Details

Registration1543 RD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 61,835 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 52,817 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 39,151 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 26,129 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 23,691 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 16,431 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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1543 RD is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 53,130 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 1543 RD, 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 8 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1543 RD registered?

1543 RD is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 July 2018.

Is 1543 RD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1543 RD shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1543 RD have outstanding finance?

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