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R7 BFN

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,221 mi
Last recorded38,221 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 BFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 38,221 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 35,205 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2025 30,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are bald on edges 3-5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 32,233 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 May 2024 24,966 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jun 2023 19,794 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 29,569 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 24,531 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 17,725 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 18,771 miles

N/S/F seat not fitted at time of test and vehicle has been converted for wheelchair therefore unable to fully inspect n/s/f seat belt

Pass 27 May 2021 14,922 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 12,743 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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R7 BFN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R7 BFN, 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 R7 BFN registered?

R7 BFN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is R7 BFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R7 BFN shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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