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RE18 FTN

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,325 mi
Last recorded51,325 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE18 FTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 51,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge damage to sidewall cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear damp inside rear light lens

Offside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter slight seepage around gaiter

Fail 10 Mar 2026 51,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut inner edge cord exposed tread depth below wear bands (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut 3 places cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge damage to sidewall cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear damp inside rear light lens

Offside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter slight seepage around gaiter

Pass 20 Mar 2025 48,185 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 48,185 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 44,051 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 37,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads about 3-4mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease coming out around clip. but no split found (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 37,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads about 3-4mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease coming out around clip. but no split found (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 30,055 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,973 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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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RE18 FTN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 RE18 FTN, 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 RE18 FTN registered?

RE18 FTN is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is RE18 FTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 FTN 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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