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RV18 TVL

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,799 mi
Last recorded38,799 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 38,799 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 38,799 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 36,676 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 31,802 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 28,796 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 25,413 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 25,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/45 18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 18,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively X2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 TVL is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey 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 TVL, 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 TVL?

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What year was RV18 TVL registered?

RV18 TVL is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is RV18 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV18 TVL 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 TVL have outstanding finance?

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