AK18 VOT

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
DIESEL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
16 May 2027 (335 days away)
Last recorded mileage
39,374 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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 10 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 39,374 miles. The high mileage for its age, combined with a pattern of critical safety failures, makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 12,883 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000, with a notable drop in usage between May 2022 and January 2023.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jan 2025): Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its st
  • DANGEROUS windscreen defects on 2021-05-01 and 2022-05-19, indicating severe impact damage.
  • DANGEROUS tyre defects on 2025-01-14 and 2025-01-15, showing critical wear and structural failure.
  • DANGEROUS brake pad failure on 2022-05-19, highlighting a severe safety-critical system failure.

Working in its favour

  • MOT is currently valid until 2027-05-16, providing immediate peace of mind.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed) is present in the provided data.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating a strong safety foundation for its class.
  • Consistent retesting and immediate rectification of failures, showing responsive owner action.

Mileage history

May 2021: 39,374 mi FAILMay 2021: 39,633 mi PASSMay 2022: 56,762 mi FAILMay 2022: 56,762 mi PASSJan 2023: 61,255 mi PASSJan 2024: 76,924 mi PASSJan 2025: 91,543 mi FAILJan 2025: 91,543 mi PASSMay 2025: 93,813 mi PASSMay 2026: 107,761 mi PASS108k74k39kMay 2021May 2026

MOT test history — 7/10 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2021 FAIL 39,374 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
May 2021 PASS 39,633 mi None recorded
May 2022 FAIL 56,762 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
May 2022 PASS 56,762 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 PASS 61,255 mi None recorded
Jan 2024 PASS 76,924 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2025 FAIL 91,543 mi
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Jan 2025 PASS 91,543 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
May 2025 PASS 93,813 mi None recorded
May 2026 PASS 107,761 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration AK18 VOT, 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.