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RA18 KAK

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,238 mi
Last recorded65,238 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA18 KAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 65,238 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Sep 2025 65,238 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2024 57,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged starting to go out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre 205/65/16c ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Sep 2023 47,436 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 36,963 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 28,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 27,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (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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RA18 KAK is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KAK, 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

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What year was RA18 KAK registered?

RA18 KAK is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 July 2018.

Is RA18 KAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA18 KAK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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