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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 22 March 2027 (281 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 8,811 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 55/100
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 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 8,811 miles. The mileage is suspiciously low for its age, raising questions about its true usage and potential for underlying issues.
The vehicle shows extremely low mileage of 28,938 miles over 8 years, with suspiciously low annual usage (e.g., 34 miles in 2025-2026) and a 4-year gap with no recorded mileage between 2022 and 2023.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 28,938 miles over 8 years (typical: 61,894 miles).
- Suspiciously low annual mileage: 34 miles in 2025-2026, 15 miles in 2024-2025, 4 miles in 2022-2023.
- Major failure: Offside Front Headlamp aim incorrect (Apr 2024) — indicates a recent repair.
- Major failure: Fuel System (Apr 2024) — no advisory, suggesting a significant unresolved issue.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-03-22, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recurring major failures or dangerous defects across its MOT history.
- Consistent annual mileage increases (though low) since first registration.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/9 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | PASS | 8,811 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2022 | PASS | 13,719 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| May 2023 | PASS | 19,942 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2024 | FAIL | 21,636 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
|
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 21,640 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 28,889 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2025 | FAIL | 28,904 mi |
MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective push in type (6.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Sep 2025 | PASS | 28,904 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2026 | PASS | 28,938 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AV18 UAM, 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.