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
- was due 31 May 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 41,394 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 7 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 41,394 miles. The repeated advisories for common wear items like tyres and brakes suggest a reactive maintenance approach.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage averaging 10,362 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low annual usage of 7,309 miles between May 2023 and May 2024.
Things to check
- Two unexplained MOT failures (June 2023, May 2024) with no defect details provided.
- Recurring advisories for windscreen washer (June 2023, June 2024) and wiper (June 2023, June 2024) indicate a pattern of minor neglect.
- Recurring advisories for brake pads (May 2024, June 2023) and tyres (June 2024, June 2023) suggest a reactive maintenance approach.
- Four minor windscreen defects recorded across multiple tests (June 2023, June 2024, June 2025) suggest a persistent issue.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Valid MOT until May 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal mileage of 10,362 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- No major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/7 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 41,394 mi | None recorded |
| May 2022 | PASS | 55,551 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2023 | FAIL | 62,070 mi |
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
|
| Jun 2023 | PASS | 62,070 mi | None recorded |
| May 2024 | FAIL | 69,379 mi |
PRS Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| May 2024 | PASS | 69,379 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| May 2025 | PASS | 76,824 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK18 RUU, 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.