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RJ18 XML

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,082 mi
Last recorded46,082 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 46,082 miles

Front Evidence of front tyres fouling inner wheel arch liners - not fouling when tested.

Fail 16 Jul 2026 46,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Evidence of front tyres fouling inner wheel arch liners - not fouling when tested.

Pass 22 Jul 2025 36,099 miles

Evidence of front tyres fouling inner arch liners - not fouling at time of test.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 29,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/F and O/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/R and O/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 29,874 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/F and O/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/R and O/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 26,276 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2022 24,302 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 19,434 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 XML is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black 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 XML, 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 XML registered?

RJ18 XML is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 August 2018.

Is RJ18 XML safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ18 XML shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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