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RJ18 NUO

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,902 mi
Last recorded148,902 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 148,902 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 136,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 111,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 111,244 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 84,784 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 84,782 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective Pipe that recirculates the gas has a crack and is leaking. (8.2.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 51,129 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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RJ18 NUO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NUO, 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 NUO registered?

RJ18 NUO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 3 July 2018.

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