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Volkswagen Crafter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

N18 RCJMOT history

N18 RCJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 2 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 188,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

N18 RCJ white Volkswagen Crafter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Crafter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
188,931 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
22
12 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N18 RCJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Crafter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
2 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N18 RCJ was last recorded at 188,931 miles on 8 May 2026, 388 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,543 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
388 miles
Average per year
10,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,931 miles
  • 2025 – 188,543 miles
  • 2024 – 188,212 miles
  • 2023 – 187,560 miles
  • 2022 – 184,857 miles
  • 2021 – 182,392 miles
  • 2020 – 178,854 miles
  • 2019 – 160,715 miles
  • 2018 – 140,302 miles
  • 2017 – 113,905 miles
  • 2016 – 88,832 miles
  • 2015 – 65,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,931 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,931 miles (+388)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    188,931 miles
    Test number
    263131826062
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass188,543 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    188,543 miles
    Test number
    475449549171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  3. Fail188,533 miles (+321)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,533 miles
    Test number
    919538950805
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour REPEATER (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  4. Pass188,212 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    188,212 miles
    Test number
    467220705289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail188,202 miles (+642)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,202 miles
    Test number
    281220242218
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass187,560 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    187,560 miles
    Test number
    645758531987
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail187,550 miles (+2,693)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,550 miles
    Test number
    154108919000
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass184,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    184,857 miles
    Test number
    399449251835
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  9. Fail184,851 miles (+2,459)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,851 miles
    Test number
    753259349506
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  10. Pass182,392 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    182,392 miles
    Test number
    516090831674
    • AdvisoryFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail182,336 miles (+3,482)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,336 miles
    Test number
    814743333868
    • DangerousRear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass178,854 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    178,854 miles
    Test number
    900544840420
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail178,851 miles (+18,136)3 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,851 miles
    Test number
    263636719269
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer detached (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass160,715 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,715 miles
    Test number
    141240062848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail160,710 miles (+20,408)1 dangerous1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,710 miles
    Test number
    150876870093
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass140,302 miles (+146)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    140,302 miles
    Test number
    126097235665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail140,156 miles (+26,251)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,156 miles
    Test number
    196792461083
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass113,905 miles (+25,073)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,905 miles
    Test number
    168660487763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth inner rack ends slightly worn

  19. Pass88,832 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,832 miles
    Test number
    176334754149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail88,739 miles (+22,787)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,739 miles
    Test number
    107455771489
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure U-bolt (2.4.B.7b)

  21. Pass65,952 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,952 miles
    Test number
    675166965005
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 2mm and punctured
    • NoteN/s/r lamp damaged but not showing white to rear

  22. Fail65,952 miles3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,952 miles
    Test number
    778599955099
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 2mm and punctured
    • NoteN/s/r lamp damaged but not showing white to rear

Questions about N18 RCJ

Does N18 RCJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N18 RCJ is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on N18 RCJ?
The MOT on N18 RCJ is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N18 RCJ done?
N18 RCJ was recorded at 188,931 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 10,990 miles a year.
Has N18 RCJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N18 RCJ has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on N18 RCJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on N18 RCJ find?
N18 RCJ passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; front lower tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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