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DT18 RZE

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,272 mi
Last recorded139,272 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT18 RZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 139,272 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 135,987 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 135,986 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak at engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 121,899 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,839 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 88,838 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 88,838 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 61,291 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 61,291 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 34,029 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 34,029 miles

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

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

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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DT18 RZE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 DT18 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 DT18 RZE registered?

DT18 RZE is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 August 2018.

Is DT18 RZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT18 RZE shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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