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A18 RPV

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,745 mi
Last recorded98,745 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 98,745 miles

centre and rear silencers in poor condition

Fail 2 Jan 2026 98,745 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre and rear silencers in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2025 93,711 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2024 88,442 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 85,895 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 85,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2022 79,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 73,323 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 67,741 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 60,076 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 53,386 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 53,386 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2016 43,509 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 33,943 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2015 33,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 30,618 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 27,025 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 23,374 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 18,876 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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A18 RPV is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 108,456 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A18 RPV, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A18 RPV registered?

A18 RPV is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is A18 RPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 RPV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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