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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 16 July 2026 (32 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 42,525 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 56/100
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 71% pass rate and 42,525 miles. While these were addressed, the high mileage for its age and the repeated advisories for critical safety components warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows consistent high usage, averaging 13,568 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but expect accelerated wear.
Things to check
- Recurring brake advisories (2021, 2023) and a 2021 failure for corroded brake pipes indicate systemic neglect.
- Multiple suspension advisories (2021, 2024) and a 2021 failure for a worn steering ball joint suggest ongoing wear.
- High annual mileage (13,568 mi/yr) for an 8-year-old car will accelerate typical wear and tear.
- The 2021-07-12 MOT failure for a corroded brake pipe and worn discs, followed by a retest pass, is a classic 'just fixed' red flag.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until 2026-07-16 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent high mileage (13,568 mi/yr) suggests regular use, not prolonged storage.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | FAIL | 42,525 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wipers don't clear windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs worn corroded pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint ball joint excessively worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 42,527 mi |
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in dirt (1.1.11 (c))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 54,938 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 73,937 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 91,409 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 91,410 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Jun 2025 | PASS | 101,631 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AP18 MKD, 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.