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BU18 RXF

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,759 mi
Last recorded134,759 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 RXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 134,759 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers casings are corroding (5.3.2 (b))

rear high level brake light is faulty

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Mar 2026 134,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers casings are corroding (5.3.2 (b))

rear high level brake light is faulty

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2025 124,826 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

Pass 9 Mar 2024 110,453 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush's both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 95,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 83,099 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 83,099 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear egr pipe spit and blowing fumes to vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Undertray likely to become detached undertray (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 67,190 miles

chip on windscreen zone A less than 10mm

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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BU18 RXF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU18 RXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU18 RXF?

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What year was BU18 RXF registered?

BU18 RXF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is BU18 RXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 RXF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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