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NL18 FRX

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,170 mi
Last recorded58,170 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL18 FRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 58,170 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2026 58,170 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 41,108 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 41,108 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 29,050 miles

Front OS/NS front tyres has uneven wear centre tread

Rear Exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Fail 13 May 2024 29,049 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front OS/NS front tyres has uneven wear centre tread

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Pass 16 May 2023 20,852 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 20,852 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear and both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 20,704 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 20,268 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 20,268 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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NL18 FRX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NL18 FRX, 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 NL18 FRX registered?

NL18 FRX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 April 2018.

Is NL18 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL18 FRX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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