BU18 VBJ

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
GREY
Engine
1395 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
1 February 2027 (232 days away)
Last recorded mileage
19,180 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 70/100

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 86% pass rate and 19,180 miles. The recurring tyre advisories and subsequent failure indicate a lack of proactive maintenance.

The vehicle shows normal usage, averaging 10,872 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 19,180 miles recorded by Feb 2021.

Things to check

  • Jan 2026 MOT failure for dangerous tyre defects (all four tyres) after years of advisories.
  • Feb 2021 advisory for all four tyres cracking, escalating to dangerous failure in Jan 2026.
  • Jan 2024 advisories for worn front and rear tyres, indicating a pattern of neglect.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until Feb 2027, demonstrating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, normal mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or spikes.
  • No recurring major mechanical failures (e.g., brakes, suspension) in the MOT history.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-designed vehicle.

Mileage history

Feb 2021: 19,180 mi PASSFeb 2022: 22,416 mi PASSJan 2023: 31,639 mi PASSJan 2024: 47,834 mi PASSJan 2025: 67,517 mi PASSJan 2026: 87,237 mi FAILJan 2026: 87,696 mi PASS88k53k19kFeb 2021Jan 2026

MOT test history — 6/7 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2021 PASS 19,180 mi
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slight cracking outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Feb 2022 PASS 22,416 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 PASS 31,639 mi None recorded
Jan 2024 PASS 47,834 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))
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))
Jan 2025 PASS 67,517 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Jan 2026 FAIL 87,237 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2026 PASS 87,696 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BU18 VBJ, 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.