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LJ18 RXA

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,187 mi
Last recorded147,187 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 RXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 147,187 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2026 147,187 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 138,593 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 138,591 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 118,077 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 92,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner, nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2022 71,115 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 50,063 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN ZONE A (3.2 (a) (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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LJ18 RXA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RXA, 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 LJ18 RXA registered?

LJ18 RXA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is LJ18 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 RXA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LJ18 RXA have outstanding finance?

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