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RJ18 OAP

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,687 mi
Last recorded113,687 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 113,687 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 113,686 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip off (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 87,966 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 57,944 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 32,977 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 32,977 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 21,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate slight crack in it (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front nsf tyre has small cuts in outer sidewall

both plastic covers n/s and o/s underneath floor slightly broken

Fail 2 Jun 2021 21,829 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Spare wheel carrier insecure spare wheel carrier has one bolt missing and insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate slight crack in it (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front nsf tyre has small cuts in outer sidewall

both plastic covers n/s and o/s underneath floor slightly broken

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 OAP is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

RJ18 OAP is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is RJ18 OAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ18 OAP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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