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DN18 RBY

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Orange Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,015 mi
Last recorded129,015 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN18 RBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 129,015 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 127,194 miles

pads getting low

Pass 26 May 2023 106,204 miles

Nearside Rear road spring weak

Fail 25 May 2023 106,204 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear road spring weak

Nearside Rear tyre worn (uneven wear)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 25 May 2022 85,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2022 85,087 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2021 63,673 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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DN18 RBY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Orange with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DN18 RBY, 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 DN18 RBY registered?

DN18 RBY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 21 May 2018.

Is DN18 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN18 RBY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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