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R21 RXF

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,525 mi
Last recorded54,525 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 RXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 54,525 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 34,368 miles

no emissions detected by smoke meter

oil leak

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 20,048 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 6,397 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 5,220 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 3,387 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 3,387 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 69,110 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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R21 RXF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R21 RXF, 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 R21 RXF registered?

R21 RXF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 September 2018.

Is R21 RXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R21 RXF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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