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
- 999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 17 July 2026 (33 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 11,577 mi
AI verdict AVOID 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 11,577 miles. The extremely low annual mileage (5,351 miles/yr) also warrants careful consideration.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 5,351 miles/yr, averaging only 1,400 miles/year since 2021, which is significantly below the UK average of 8,000 miles/year.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Jun 2024): Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous brake failure on 2024-06-20 (32,447 mi) — pads less than 1.5 mm.
- Major steering failure on 2025-07-01 (40,170 mi) — indicates a significant safety system issue.
- Extremely low annual mileage (5,351 mi/yr) — suggests very light use, potentially affecting component wear.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-07-17, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recurring failures or advisories on the same system, suggesting isolated issues.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — demonstrates high safety standards for its time.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 11,577 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 17,313 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 24,471 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2024 | FAIL | 32,447 mi |
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jun 2024 | PASS | 32,447 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2025 | FAIL | 40,170 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 40,171 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF18 FBB, 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.