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R40 YAL

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

240,535 mi
Last recorded240,535 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 YAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 240,535 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Central row centre seat belt casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 240,531 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just under 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Central row centre seat belt casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 210,676 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 210,676 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 137,904 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 97,439 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 66,347 miles

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

unable to fully see condition of rear brake pad`s

Pass 22 Oct 2020 39,383 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 19,805 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (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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R40 YAL is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R40 YAL, 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 R40 YAL registered?

R40 YAL is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 July 2018.

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