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
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1498 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 26 March 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 33,952 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 66/100
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 6 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 33,952 miles. The recurring tyre advisories and high annual usage warrant careful inspection.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 18,039 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles, with consistent readings from 33,952 miles in Feb 2021 to 130,476 miles in Mar 2025.
Things to check
- High annual mileage of 18,039 miles/yr significantly exceeds UK average of 8,000 miles.
- Major brake failure recorded on 2025-03-26, though immediately rectified on the same day.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance, not long periods of inactivity.
- Single major failure (brakes) was immediately rectified on 2025-03-26, showing prompt owner action.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/6 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 33,952 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 55,994 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 79,821 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 106,823 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2025 | FAIL | 130,476 mi |
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 130,476 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AF18 LFM, 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.