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RO18 ZBF

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,021 mi
Last recorded126,021 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 ZBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 126,021 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside number plate light not working

offside front seat belt slightly freyed

oil leak (possibly front main oil sill)

rear brake discs heavily worn

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 13 Aug 2026 126,021 miles

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

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid needs filling up (3.5 (a))

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside number plate light not working

offside front seat belt slightly freyed

oil leak (possibly front main oil sill)

rear brake discs heavily worn

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 13 Aug 2025 119,906 miles

all 4 brake discs are heavily worn

all 4 tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 16 Aug 2024 114,844 miles

Both rear 215/60 x 17C tyres perishing

Front brake discs HEAVILY worn and require replacement

Pass 15 Aug 2023 107,916 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2022 100,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 93,368 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 ZBF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 RO18 ZBF, 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 ZBF registered?

RO18 ZBF is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 June 2018.

Is RO18 ZBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO18 ZBF 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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