2018 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · BN18 OBR
2018 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 89,895 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BN18 OBR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 89,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BN18 OBR MOT History
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 Passat (BN18 OBR) between February 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
BN18 OBR Mileage History
- 21/02/202352,551 mi
- 19/02/202465,392 mi+12,841 mi
- 18/10/202472,805 mi+7,413 mi
- 08/10/202589,894 mi+17,089 mi
- 09/10/202589,895 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 14,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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