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RJ18 MGZ

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,862 mi
Last recorded133,862 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ18 MGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 133,862 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 116,910 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 110,217 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 110,217 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 94,979 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 94,979 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2022 76,043 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 45,895 miles

Exhaust heatshield is bent up around main silencer, plastic underfloor covers missing/damaged

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn but is serviceable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn but is serviceable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 45,893 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine Management light is on permanently (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust heatshield bent up onto DPF

Exhaust heatshield is bent up around main silencer, plastic underfloor covers missing/damaged

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn but is serviceable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn but is serviceable (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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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RJ18 MGZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver 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 MGZ, 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 RJ18 MGZ registered?

RJ18 MGZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 June 2018.

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The MOT history for RJ18 MGZ 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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