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
- 24 July 2026 (40 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 5,915 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 6 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 5,915 miles. The very low mileage for its age, combined with a steering defect, warrants a thorough investigation.
The vehicle shows very low usage, averaging 3,005 miles/year, with a critical anomaly: 22,746 miles recorded in July 2025, significantly below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 22,746 miles (Jul 2025) vs typical 61,894 miles for a 7-year-old car.
- Steering failure on 2025-07-23 (test failed) — offside track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged.
- Brake lever pivot slightly tight advisory on 2024-07-23 — notchy,
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Valid MOT until 2026-07-24, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- No recurring major failures across different systems, indicating isolated issues.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) — excellent safety credentials for a 2018 model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/6 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 5,915 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 9,743 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 13,985 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 19,514 mi |
ADVISORY Central Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight notchy (1.1.1 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test
|
| Jul 2025 | FAIL | 22,745 mi |
MAJOR Nearside 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)) MAJOR Offside 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 | 22,746 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG18 JXU, 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.