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
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 12 October 2026 (120 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 12,782 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 55/100
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 5 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 12,782 miles. However, a dangerous tyre and brake failure in July 2024, combined with a recurring tyre advisory, indicates a history of critical wear items.
The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage with 12,782 miles recorded in January 2022 and 52,113 miles in October 2025, averaging 6,692 miles per year.
Things to check
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre failure on 2024-07-18, indicating severe neglect.
- Dangerous Front Brake pads less than 1.5mm thick failure on 2024-07-18, showing critical wear.
- Recurring Offside Front Tyre advisory on 2023-04-17, escalating to dangerous failure in 2024.
- Major Rear Stop lamp failure on 2024-07-18, though quickly rectified.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 1 historical failure
- Valid MOT until 2026-10-12, providing immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, normal mileage for its age, averaging 6,692 miles/year.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 4/5 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 12,782 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 23,825 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jul 2024 | FAIL | 36,022 mi |
MAJOR Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 36,022 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2025 | PASS | 52,113 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BT68 BFU, 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.