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J44 BRM

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (25 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.6%

Mileage

364,426 mi
Last recorded364,426 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 BRM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

25 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 364,426 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2025 124,747 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 122,063 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 343,797 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 101,053 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 86,907 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 69,863 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 319,364 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 55,790 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 37,468 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 291,167 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 25,068 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 24,787 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 252,974 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 23,107 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 225,828 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 225,666 miles

Brake cable damaged frayed both rear (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 204,114 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 187,396 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 170,226 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 142,346 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 142,346 miles

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. Rear seat bench not seccuring in lock position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 119,005 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,268 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 62,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,598 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 14,289 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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J44 BRM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J44 BRM, 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 J44 BRM registered?

J44 BRM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 May 2018.

Is J44 BRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 BRM shows 27 tests with a 92.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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