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RJ18 AFY

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,551 mi
Last recorded79,551 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ18 AFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 79,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 71,391 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 63,659 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 50,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lens is damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 40,637 miles

Nearside Front Outer wing mirror loose

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner unable to remove phone holder from screen

Pass 2 Jul 2021 30,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 30,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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RJ18 AFY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RJ18 AFY, 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 RJ18 AFY registered?

RJ18 AFY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 July 2018.

Is RJ18 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ18 AFY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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