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RV18 LLW

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,840 mi
Last recorded163,840 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV18 LLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 163,840 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 153,453 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 May 2025 153,452 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 141,374 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 141,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 127,320 miles

EGR valve return pipe split

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,330 miles

Nearside Front nsf sunvisor has a broken retaining clip

Offside Rear osr lamp has a crack in the lens no white light showing

spare wheel carrier only has one security bolt holding it

Fail 7 Mar 2022 100,330 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads worn very low inner pads also discs are grooved (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front nsf sunvisor has a broken retaining clip

Offside Rear osr lamp has a crack in the lens no white light showing

spare wheel carrier only has one security bolt holding it

Pass 19 Mar 2021 75,170 miles

Nearside Rear nsr tyre has nail in thread

rear inner brake pads wearing low slight lip on discs

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 LLW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black 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 RV18 LLW, 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 RV18 LLW registered?

RV18 LLW is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 April 2018.

Is RV18 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV18 LLW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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