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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 13 January 2027 (213 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 26,734 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 69/100
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 12 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 26,734 miles. The recent high mileage and consistent advisories for brakes and tyres warrant a thorough inspection.
The vehicle exhibits high annual usage, averaging 18,705 miles per year, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles, with a notable spike to 20,400 miles in the last 12 months.
Things to check
- High annual mileage (18,705 mi/yr) significantly exceeds UK average of 8,000 mi/yr.
- Recurring advisories for brakes (Jan 2023, Jul 2023) and tyres (Jan 2025, Jul 2025) indicate ongoing wear.
- Two major failures for windscreen wipers (May 2021) were promptly rectified but highlight past maintenance.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until January 2027, offering significant peace of mind for the next three years.
- No recurring major failures or dangerous defects are present in the MOT history.
- Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating genuine usage.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/12 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | FAIL | 26,734 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| May 2021 | PASS | 26,742 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 40,336 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2022 | PASS | 53,088 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2023 | FAIL | 64,665 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 64,678 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 77,669 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 89,456 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 98,718 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 117,603 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2025 | PASS | 138,003 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 150,414 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
About this page
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