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GJ18 RHA

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,557 mi
Last recorded63,557 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ18 RHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 63,557 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 63,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 58,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 49,552 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 45,323 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 45,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 41,373 miles

TWO DIFFERENT SETS OF VIN NUMBERS DISPLAYED ON VEHICLE. CHEACKED WITH ALAN STACEY FROM DVSA, ON LAST MOT. ALL CONFIRMED IN ORDER, DUE TO ONE SET REGISTERED ON DATABASE.

Fail 3 May 2022 41,370 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

TWO DIFFERENT SETS OF VIN NUMBERS DISPLAYED ON VEHICLE. CHEACKED WITH ALAN STACEY FROM DVSA, ON LAST MOT. ALL CONFIRMED IN ORDER, DUE TO ONE SET REGISTERED ON DATABASE.

Pass 5 May 2021 37,653 miles

TWO DIFFERENT SETS OF VIN NUMBERS DISPLAYED ON VEHICLE. Checked with Alan Stacey from VOSA all confirmed in order due to one set registered on database.

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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GJ18 RHA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ18 RHA, 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 GJ18 RHA?

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What year was GJ18 RHA registered?

GJ18 RHA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is GJ18 RHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ18 RHA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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