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RA18 DTZ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,795 mi
Last recorded134,795 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA18 DTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 134,795 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 17 Jul 2026 134,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 84,220 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 84,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 84,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 74,412 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 60,564 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 46,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 31,616 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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RA18 DTZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue 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 RA18 DTZ, 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

How do I check the history of RA18 DTZ?

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What year was RA18 DTZ registered?

RA18 DTZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 19 July 2018.

Is RA18 DTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA18 DTZ 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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