2018 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- VAUXHALL
- Year
- 2018
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- BLACK
- Engine
- 1398 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 19 March 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 18,346 mi
AI verdict AVOID 41/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2018 Vauxhall has 8 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 18,346 miles. While mileage is consistent, the recurring lighting and steering failures, combined with a recent MOT expiry date, present significant risks.
The vehicle shows consistent annual mileage averaging 10,096 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.
Things to check
- MOT currently NOT VALID (expires 2026-03-19) — a 2018 car must have a valid MOT to be legally driven.
- Recurring MAJOR failures: Headlamp aim (Mar 2024) and Steering (Mar 2024, Feb 2023) — indicates persistent mechanical issues.
- Recurring ADVISORIES: Tyres (Mar 2024, Mar 2021) and Suspension (Mar 2024, Feb 2023) — multiple wear items flagged across tests.
- Dangerous defect: Nearside Front Wheel slightly damaged (Mar 2021) — a safety-critical issue that was never addressed.
Working in its favour
- Consistent mileage trajectory: 10,096 miles/year, well below UK average of 8,000.
- No mileage anomalies: No suspicious drops, round numbers, or implausible usage patterns.
- Recent MOT pass: Vehicle passed its most recent MOT test on 2026-06-19 after a failure.
- Euro NCAP rating: 5/5 stars (2017) — indicates a strong safety record for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 6/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 18,346 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Wheel slightly damaged on outer rim
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 30,839 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 43,381 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2024 | FAIL | 55,350 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | 55,350 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Mar 2025 | PASS | 70,964 mi |
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener MINOR Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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| Jun 2026 | FAIL | 85,029 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY 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 Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) MINOR Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
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| Jun 2026 | PASS | 85,029 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) MINOR Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Nail in tyre
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV18 FXY, 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.