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BU18 RZS

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,644 mi
Last recorded77,644 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 77,644 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 77,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 68,618 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 65,749 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approaching wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 62,760 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 59,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 59,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Lowered springs fitted to standard height shock absorbers/struts. Suspension bottomed out/on bump stops (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Lowered springs fitted with standard height shock absorbers. Suspension is coil bound with limited movement in shock absorber. May cause shock absorber to fail (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Lowered springs fitted to standard height shock absorbers/struts. Suspension bottomed out/ on bump stops (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Lowered springs fitted to standard height shock absorbers. Suspension is coil bound with very limited movement in shock absorber. May cause shock absorber to fail (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 55,844 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 RZS 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 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 RZS, 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 RZS?

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What year was BU18 RZS registered?

BU18 RZS is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 March 2018.

Is BU18 RZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 RZS 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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