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2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · BW18 DFK

BW18 DFK

2018 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 33,279 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2018 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 26 Jul 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
33,279 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.4L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 26 Jul 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1395cc
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BW18 DFK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
  • 33,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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BW18 DFK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Golf (BW18 DFK) between August 2021 and July 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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BW18 DFK Mileage History

  1. 25/08/202117,333 mi
  2. 27/07/202221,656 mi+4,323 mi
  3. 05/07/202326,072 mi+4,416 mi
  4. 26/07/202429,874 mi+3,802 mi
  5. 24/07/202533,279 mi+3,405 mi

Average of roughly 4,076 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
63
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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