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2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · DU18 AED

DU18 AED

2018 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 27 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 48,557 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2018 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 25 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
48,557 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 25 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1395cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This Volkswagen Golf is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test on 30 March 2026 at 48,557 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the vehicle failed a test on 16 March 2026 at 48,400 miles, the record does not list specific defects for that failure, and the subsequent pass two weeks later indicates any immediate issues were rectified promptly. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical use for an eight year old vehicle. It has covered approximately 6,070 miles per year, showing a steady increase from 31,120 miles in April 2023 to 48,557 miles in March 2026. There are no erratic jumps in mileage or long periods of inactivity that would suggest neglect or abnormal wear on the drivetrain. The MOT history is exceptionally clean, with no advisories or failures related to suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural corrosion across the last four years. This lack of recorded defects suggests a high standard of preventative maintenance by previous owners. A buyer should still perform a physical check of common wear items that do not always trigger MOT failures until they reach a critical limit. Focus on the depth of the tyre treads and the condition of the brake pads. Given the clean record, there are no recurring mechanical trends to worry about, but a manual inspection of the underbody for surface rust remains prudent for a vehicle of this age.
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DU18 AED Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
  • 48,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

DU18 AED MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 00:55
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Golf (DU18 AED) between April 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm 8-10mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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DU18 AED Mileage History

  1. 18/04/202331,120 mi
  2. 18/04/202437,230 mi+6,110 mi
  3. 14/04/202542,692 mi+5,462 mi
  4. 16/03/202648,400 mi+5,708 mi
  5. 30/03/202648,557 mi+157 mi

Average of roughly 5,913 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
73
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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