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RA18 FRZ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,898 mi
Last recorded69,898 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA18 FRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 69,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 69,898 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 61,106 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose ns mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 61,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cot in tread + splitting + nail in tyre + under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose ns mirror loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 53,937 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 53,956 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface Nearside rear reflector on bumper damaged (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside Tyre has deep cut/cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface rear bumper reflector damaged (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 43,419 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 36,086 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 FRZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FRZ, 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 FRZ?

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What year was RA18 FRZ registered?

RA18 FRZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 23 August 2018.

Is RA18 FRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA18 FRZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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