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2018 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · CY18 UGN

CY18 UGN

2018 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 125,069 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2018 · Bangor
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
125,069 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Volkswagen Golf presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 8 April 2026 at 125,069 miles, with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, showing no advisories or repeat failures that would indicate worsening mechanical condition. A failed test logged on the same date with no defects recorded points to an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault, and the subsequent pass confirms the vehicle cleared inspection. Annual mileage sits at roughly 15,600 miles per year against an eight-year-old car, which is high for a Golf of this age and implies sustained motorway or commuter use. The records show steady accumulation: 79,164 miles in March 2023, 97,894 by March 2024, 114,883 in April 2025, and 125,069 by April 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear in the sequence, and the clean sheet across every test suggests previous owners kept basic consumables and structural items within tolerance. Given the unbroken pass record and absence of flagged corrosion, suspension bushes, brake discs, or exhaust emissions issues, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of load-bearing structures and underbody for hidden rust. High mileage at this age warrants a check of coil springs, drivetrain mounts, and caliper operation even where the tester raised no advisory. The sparse but clean MOT trail offers no evidence of neglected upkeep, yet the odometer figure means consumable life on tyres, wipers, and clutch may be shorter than a lower-mileage example. Verify service history against the 125,069-mile marker before purchase.
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CY18 UGN Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
  • 125,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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CY18 UGN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 Volkswagen Golf (CY18 UGN) between March 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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CY18 UGN Mileage History

  1. 29/03/202379,164 mi
  2. 19/03/202497,894 mi+18,730 mi
  3. 04/04/2025114,883 mi+16,989 mi
  4. 08/04/2026125,069 mi+10,186 mi
  5. 08/04/2026125,069 mi

Average of roughly 15,160 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
83
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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