2018 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · DC18 PLF
2018 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 98,310 miles. MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC18 PLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2025
- 98,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC18 PLF 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 (DC18 PLF) between July 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 November 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: Brakes (13 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Brake performance not tested due to engine fault (1.2.1 (g))”; “Emissions not tested due to engine fault (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
DC18 PLF Mileage History
- 26/07/202248,631 mi
- 27/07/202248,631 mi
- 16/11/202360,061 mi+11,430 mi
- 28/11/202477,290 mi+17,229 mi
- 19/11/202598,310 mi+21,020 mi
Average of roughly 14,970 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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