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
MOT test history — 7/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & 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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About this page
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