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2018 Porsche Macan 2.0L Petrol · AD18 FLJ

AD18 FLJ

2018 Porsche Macan (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 May 2018. Recorded mileage 51,443 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2026.

Make & Model
PORSCHE macan
Year / Origin
2018 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 30 May 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
51,443 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 30 May 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1984cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Macan presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 22 May 2025 at 51,443 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, though the record shows an odd pattern of same-day failures and passes in both May 2024 and May 2025, each at identical mileages of 41,938 and 51,443 respectively, with no defects listed on any failure. This suggests administrative rejections or documentation issues rather than mechanical faults, as the vehicle cleared with a clean sheet on the following test date each time. Annual mileage averages around 6,430 across the eight-year life, which is typical for the age and points to light use. The odometer moved from 34,895 miles at the May 2023 test to 41,938 by May 2024, then to 51,443 by May 2025, showing steady yearly gains of roughly 7,000 and 9,500 miles. No gaps or sudden accumulation appear. The DVSA data is sparse and clean, with every recorded test either passing or failing without a single advisory on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, corrosion, or emissions across the three years shown. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the brake discs, coil springs, and structural integrity given the low annual use, as standing periods can mask binding calipers or surface corrosion not caught in a no-defect test. The repeated same-day fail-pass cycles warrant a check of the V5C and test certificates to confirm no suppressed mechanical reason sat behind the rejections. With no advisories logged, consumable wear on wiper blades or tyres cannot be assessed from the record and must be verified physically before purchase.
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AD18 FLJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
  • 51,443 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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AD18 FLJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 Porsche Macan (AD18 FLJ) between May 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
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ADVISORY

AD18 FLJ Mileage History

  1. 30/05/202334,895 mi
  2. 21/05/202441,938 mi+7,043 mi
  3. 21/05/202441,938 mi
  4. 21/05/202551,443 mi+9,505 mi
  5. 22/05/202551,443 mi

Average of roughly 8,358 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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48
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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