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R28 RFM

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,158 mi
Last recorded53,158 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 RFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 53,158 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 48,001 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 42,877 miles

Offside Front screw in tyre tread

no emissions detected on smoke meter , no visible smoke emitted

Pass 17 May 2023 35,305 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 35,269 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working flashing on and off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 28,082 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front worn on inner and outer edges (275/40r20)

Pass 17 May 2021 20,997 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 20,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275/40r20 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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R28 RFM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Red 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 R28 RFM, 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 R28 RFM registered?

R28 RFM is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 May 2018.

Is R28 RFM safe to buy?

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