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LJ18 RJV

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,096 mi
Last recorded93,096 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 RJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 93,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 78,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 78,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 63,989 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 56,443 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 44,222 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light unit damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 44,222 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity light unit damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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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LJ18 RJV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black 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 LJ18 RJV, 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 LJ18 RJV registered?

LJ18 RJV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is LJ18 RJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 RJV 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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