2018 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Year
- 2018
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1395 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 2 March 2027 (261 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 12,768 mi
AI verdict BUY 76/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2018 Volkswagen has 7 MOT tests on record with a 86% pass rate and 12,768 miles. While there are recurring advisories for tyres and a shock absorber, these are manageable wear items.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,214 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- Feb 2026: Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (MAJOR FAILURE).
Working in its favour
- Clean MOT record with only one failure promptly rectified in Feb 2024.
- Consistently low annual mileage of 6,214 miles/year, indicating light use.
- No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for excellent safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 12,768 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 13,957 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 20,363 mi |
ADVISORY Various under body and engine trims fitted ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2024 | FAIL | 30,593 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Feb 2024 | PASS | 30,594 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 41,093 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 50,564 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AE18 LYY, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.