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RK18 UNX

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,719 mi
Last recorded144,719 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK18 UNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 144,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front D bushes

rear pads appear low

Fail 9 Mar 2026 144,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear inner pads appear low

Pass 19 Mar 2025 123,940 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 123,940 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 110,704 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 110,645 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 870,084 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 870,084 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 80,150 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 80,088 miles

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

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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RK18 UNX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RK18 UNX, 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 RK18 UNX registered?

RK18 UNX is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is RK18 UNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK18 UNX shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK18 UNX have outstanding finance?

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