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RJ18 GZT

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,996 mi
Last recorded124,996 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ18 GZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 124,996 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 124,996 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2025 117,085 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 117,085 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 106,139 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 95,163 miles

undertrays damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2023 95,146 miles

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

undertrays damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2022 85,820 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres have cuts to tread area but none exposing cords / canvas. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Various undertrays damaged / deteriorated but all still secure.

Pass 28 May 2021 65,364 miles

Unable to fully examine seatbelts to offside rear and centre rear. (fixed cage)

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 GZT is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 RJ18 GZT, 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 GZT registered?

RJ18 GZT is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 June 2018.

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The MOT history for RJ18 GZT 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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