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BU18 RZE

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,964 mi
Last recorded69,964 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 RZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 69,964 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/65/16c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 60,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly perished (205/65/16C) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 48,968 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 46,523 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 36,717 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Apr 2023 36,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Apr 2022 27,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

plastic trim under arch is insecure nearside front

Pass 28 Apr 2021 21,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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 RZE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BU18 RZE, 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

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What year was BU18 RZE registered?

BU18 RZE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BU18 RZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 RZE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU18 RZE have outstanding finance?

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