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RV18 ZXC

2018 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

235,903 mi
Last recorded235,903 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Transporter53,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 235,903 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 183,386 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BORG (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2025 183,383 miles

Offside Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BORG (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 105,546 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 105,546 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2022 67,927 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 67,927 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 67,296 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 56,601 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 45,263 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2019 45,262 miles

Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 ZXC is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

RV18 ZXC is a 2018 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 April 2018.

Is RV18 ZXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV18 ZXC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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