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R22 MWC

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,290 mi
Last recorded71,290 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 MWC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 71,290 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 71,290 miles

Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 58,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 49,717 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 26 Apr 2024 49,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Apr 2023 40,888 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 35,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly down to canvas inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 35,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearly down to canvas inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 28,794 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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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R22 MWC is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R22 MWC, 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 R22 MWC registered?

R22 MWC is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 12 April 2018.

Is R22 MWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R22 MWC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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