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RF18 JDZ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,447 mi
Last recorded91,447 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF18 JDZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 91,447 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 91,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2025 71,205 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 71,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 May 2024 57,056 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 57,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

glow plug light on

Pass 23 May 2023 44,272 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 44,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged sticking out off outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2022 38,095 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 34,085 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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RF18 JDZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RF18 JDZ, 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 RF18 JDZ registered?

RF18 JDZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is RF18 JDZ safe to buy?

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