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
- RED
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 15 August 2026 (62 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 8,303 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 63/100
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 6 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 8,303 miles. The recent MOT failure for a windscreen washer also warrants careful inspection.
The vehicle shows very low usage, averaging 3,082 miles/year, with a critical anomaly: 8,303 miles in Aug 2021, then only 3,836 miles in the subsequent 12 months (Aug 2022), indicating a possible odometer issue.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 23,506 miles over 8 years (typical: 61,894 miles, n=344 vehicles).
- Critical mileage anomaly: 8,303 miles in Aug 2021, then only 3,836 miles in the subsequent 12 months (Aug 2022).
- Recent MOT failure: Windscreen washer not working (MAJOR) on 2024-08-16, though immediately rectified.
- Very low annual mileage: 3,082 miles/year since registration, suggesting limited use or potential issues.
Working in its favour
- No recurring major failures or advisories on critical systems like brakes or suspension.
- MOT valid until 2026-08-15, indicating a recent pass and no immediate retest needed.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) demonstrates high safety standards for this model.
- Consistent annual MOT testing since first registration in 2018, showing regular vehicle checks.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/6 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 8,303 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 12,139 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2023 | PASS | 14,641 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2024 | FAIL | 18,078 mi |
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
|
| Aug 2024 | PASS | 18,078 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | PASS | 23,506 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF18 KAX, 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.