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RE18 XDG

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,424 mi
Last recorded84,424 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 84,424 miles

Front secondary Bonnet release stiff to operate.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear The rear door can’t be opened from outside the vehicle but works fine from the inside. There were no seats in the rear of the vehicle during the test.

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 Jul 2026 84,274 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Front secondary Bonnet release stiff to operate.

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear The rear door can’t be opened from outside the vehicle but works fine from the inside. There were no seats in the rear of the vehicle during the test.

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2025 73,661 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test NS/OSR

Fail 7 Jul 2025 73,661 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test NS/OSR

Pass 6 Jul 2024 62,809 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 51,869 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 46,686 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 37,766 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 37,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (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 XDG 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 XDG, 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 XDG registered?

RE18 XDG is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 July 2018.

Is RE18 XDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 XDG 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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