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RJ18 MHU

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,726 mi
Last recorded99,726 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 99,726 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 88,000 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 83,982 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 69,738 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 69,737 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 57,115 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 57,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 57,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 41,452 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 41,452 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 MHU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White 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 RJ18 MHU, 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 MHU registered?

RJ18 MHU is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is RJ18 MHU safe to buy?

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