2018 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · EA18 XFS
2018 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 129,355 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,355 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA18 XFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/02/2026
- 129,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EA18 XFS 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 (EA18 XFS) between October 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EA18 XFS Mileage History
- 27/10/202398,081 mi
- 19/11/2024108,988 mi+10,907 mi
- 03/12/2024108,991 mi+3 mi
- 17/03/2025108,996 mi+5 mi
- 26/02/2026129,355 mi+20,359 mi
Average of roughly 13,392 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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