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
- HYBRID ELECTRIC
- 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
- 58,630 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 74/100
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 58,630 miles. The car also shows a pattern of low annual mileage, which can be a red flag for potential neglect.
The vehicle shows normal usage with 10,414 miles/year, averaging 4,071 miles in the first year and 6,912 miles in subsequent years, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
Things to check
- Major failure: Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) on 2024-02-26.
- High mileage in first year: 58,630 miles by March 2021 is unusually high for a 3-year-old vehicle.
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit advisory on 2021-03-02 suggests a past maintenance oversight.
Working in its favour
- Strong MOT record: 6 of 7 tests passed, with no dangerous defects recorded.
- Consistent mileage: Normal annual usage of 10,414 miles/year, no suspicious drops or spikes.
- Recent MOT pass: Valid MOT until 2027-03-02, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) for safety, one of the best in its class.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 58,630 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 62,701 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 68,800 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2024 | FAIL | 75,712 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 75,753 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 81,526 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2026 | PASS | 85,026 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AF18 FON, 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.