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2018 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT2.0L Diesel

NL18 ACU

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This 2018 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT is a Diesel vehicle with a 1968cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 91,870.

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Expires 29/11/2026
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Fuel
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1968cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2018 Volkswagen Passat presents a stable and favourable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 13 November 2025 at 91,870 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. The maintenance trend shows no deterioration and no recurring advisories, indicating consistent upkeep by previous keepers. Mileage has accumulated at a typical rate for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record shows 66,771 miles on 4 March 2022, rising to 72,601 by 30 November 2022, then 79,847 in November 2023, 86,211 in October 2024, and 91,870 in November 2025. This equates to roughly 11,500 miles per year with no sudden jumps or prolonged standing periods. The five entries are spaced at sensible intervals and all show clear passes with no faults, so the dataset is sparse on issues but clean. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished MOT trail. The tester recorded no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion, yet items such as tyre condition, wiper blades, and underbody rust can develop between tests without formal flagging. Given the age, examine the exhaust system, drivetrain mounts, and steering components for wear not captured by the annual check. The absence of failed tests or repeated defects suggests the previous owners addressed consumable wear before each examination. No pattern of skipped basic upkeep emerges from the record. The vehicle reads as mechanically sound on paper, with the caveat that a clean MOT is not a substitute for a hands-on survey of chassis and mechanical integrity.

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Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

88
/ 100 · Good
DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The 2018 Volkswagen Passat presents a stable and favourable roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 13 November 2025 at 91,870 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean results across the available history. The maintenance trend shows no deterioration and no recurring advisories, indicating consistent upkeep by previous keepers. Mileage has accumulated at a typical rate for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record shows 66,771 miles on 4 March 2022, rising to 72,601 by 30 November 2022, then 79,847 in November 2023, 86,211 in October 2024, and 91,870 in November 2025. This equates to roughly 11,500 miles per year with no sudden jumps or prolonged standing periods. The five entries are spaced at sensible intervals and all show clear passes with no faults, so the dataset is sparse on issues but clean. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unblemished MOT trail. The tester recorded no advisories on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion, yet items such as tyre condition, wiper blades, and underbody rust can develop between tests without formal flagging. Given the age, examine the exhaust system, drivetrain mounts, and steering components for wear not captured by the annual check. The absence of failed tests or repeated defects suggests the previous owners addressed consumable wear before each examination. No pattern of skipped basic upkeep emerges from the record. The vehicle reads as mechanically sound on paper, with the caveat that a clean MOT is not a substitute for a hands-on survey of chassis and mechanical integrity.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2018 Volkswagen Passat (NL18 ACU), we found 5 MOT results in the period of March 2022 to November 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Volkswagen has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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