BG18 OLU

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
WHITE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
5 May 2027 (325 days away)
Last recorded mileage
47,742 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 71/100

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 8 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 47,742 miles. However, a pattern of recurring tyre and brake advisories, coupled with two MOT failures, indicates a need for thorough inspection.

Mileage is consistent at 10,452 miles/year, averaging 47,742 miles by April 2021, with no suspicious drops or spikes.

Things to check

  • Two MOT failures (Apr 2023, Apr 2025) with no defect details, suggesting unaddressed issues.
  • Recurring advisories for tyres (6 flags) and brakes (3 flags) across multiple tests.
  • Windscreen washer advisory recurring in Apr 2023 and Apr 2025 tests.
  • Brake pad advisories recurring in Apr 2023 and Apr 2025 tests.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2027-05-05, offering significant peace of mind.
  • Consistent, normal mileage for its age, averaging 10,452 miles/year.

Mileage history

Apr 2021: 47,742 mi PASSMay 2022: 51,655 mi PASSApr 2023: 59,129 mi FAILApr 2023: 59,129 mi PASSMay 2024: 68,927 mi PASSApr 2025: 78,164 mi FAILApr 2025: 78,164 mi PASSApr 2026: 86,852 mi PASS87k67k48kApr 2021Apr 2026

MOT test history — 6/8 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2021 PASS 47,742 mi None recorded
May 2022 PASS 51,655 mi
ADVISORY Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s+o/s (5.3.2 (b))
Apr 2023 FAIL 59,129 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Apr 2023 PASS 59,129 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
May 2024 PASS 68,927 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 1.6 mm tyre on legal limits (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre tread depth 2.0 mm tyre on very close to legal limits 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Apr 2025 FAIL 78,164 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Apr 2025 PASS 78,164 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Apr 2026 PASS 86,852 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG18 OLU, 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.