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DK18 RUY

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,810 mi
Last recorded122,810 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK18 RUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 122,810 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 25 Mar 2025 109,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 95,567 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 95,564 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 78,037 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 78,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45 18 103Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 18 103Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 18 103Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 18 103Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 59,758 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 40,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit - 255/45 R18 103Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit - 255/45 R18 103Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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DK18 RUY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Brown 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 DK18 RUY, 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 DK18 RUY registered?

DK18 RUY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is DK18 RUY safe to buy?

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