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RJ18 OBE

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,560 mi
Last recorded132,560 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 132,560 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2025 116,248 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 103,839 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 72,019 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 72,018 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 50,036 miles

Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 37,651 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 37,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid two out of three jets are blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure accident damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lamp cluster is smashed (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall damaged, alloy wheels kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall bulged, Fresh kerb damage to alloy (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 3 inch crack in number plate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust heatshield bent up into DPF

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 OBE 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 75%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE registered?

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

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