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RK18 VAA

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,960 mi
Last recorded106,960 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK18 VAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 106,960 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 93,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/65R16C (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror outer casing slightly loose

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 84,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror surround/casing damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 67,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Wingmirror outer casing missing.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 43,463 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 26,475 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 26,312 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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 VAA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAA, 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 VAA registered?

RK18 VAA is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is RK18 VAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK18 VAA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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