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RV18 DWL

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,197 mi
Last recorded197,197 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV18 DWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 197,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 154,320 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 126,581 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 106,133 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 88,249 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged by reflector mounting.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and wearing unevenly inner edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

No emissions detected.

Fail 9 Mar 2021 88,249 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged by reflector mounting.

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and wearing unevenly inner edge of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

No emissions detected.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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RV18 DWL is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RV18 DWL, 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

How do I check the history of RV18 DWL?

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What year was RV18 DWL registered?

RV18 DWL is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 March 2018.

Is RV18 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV18 DWL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV18 DWL have outstanding finance?

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