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RV18 UMO

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

226,786 mi
Last recorded226,786 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV18 UMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 226,786 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2026 209,832 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 209,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 193,941 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 193,941 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 185,547 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 172,701 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 172,701 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 157,065 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 157,065 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 144,346 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 144,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 130,121 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 108,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 88,478 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 88,470 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2021 61,520 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 49,363 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 37,856 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 10,533 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 UMO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UMO, 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 UMO?

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What year was RV18 UMO registered?

RV18 UMO is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is RV18 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV18 UMO shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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