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RJ18 PHV

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,582 mi
Last recorded51,582 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ18 PHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 51,582 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 37,042 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 36,856 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 22,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 8,683 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 8,051 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 8,051 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2022 7,923 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 May 2021 6,818 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 PHV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black 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 PHV, 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 PHV registered?

RJ18 PHV is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 June 2018.

Is RJ18 PHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ18 PHV 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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