2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · AE68 YBB
2018 Volkswagen Golf (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 60,258 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE68 YBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 60,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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AE68 YBB MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Golf (AE68 YBB) between November 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AE68 YBB Mileage History
- 17/11/202237,091 mi
- 10/11/202343,204 mi+6,113 mi
- 30/01/202552,685 mi+9,481 mi
- 14/01/202660,257 mi+7,572 mi
- 14/01/202660,258 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,333 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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