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RV18 RCY

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,253 mi
Last recorded74,253 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 74,253 miles

Both rear tyres started to crack.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 74,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear tyres started to crack.

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 67,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 58,000 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 48,931 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (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))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 38,925 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 38,925 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 29,119 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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RV18 RCY is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

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

Is RV18 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV18 RCY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV18 RCY have outstanding finance?

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