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J55 RDD

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,581 mi
Last recorded95,581 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 RDD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 95,581 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 88,647 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 84,197 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 81,789 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 81,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 63,773 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jan 2021 44,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (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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J55 RDD is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J55 RDD, 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 J55 RDD registered?

J55 RDD is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 January 2018.

Is J55 RDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 RDD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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