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BN18 RAU

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,112 mi
Last recorded108,112 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 RAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 108,112 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 108,112 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjsuted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 89,835 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 89,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2024 68,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 68,541 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 48,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 48,898 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 39,605 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 28,202 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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BN18 RAU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 BN18 RAU, 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 BN18 RAU registered?

BN18 RAU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is BN18 RAU safe to buy?

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