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RO18 YYP

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,434 mi
Last recorded44,434 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 YYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 44,434 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 44,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 39,104 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 34,276 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 34,275 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 29,673 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 22,273 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 22,262 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 18,839 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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RO18 YYP is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Green 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 RO18 YYP, 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 RO18 YYP registered?

RO18 YYP is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 May 2018.

Is RO18 YYP safe to buy?

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