2018 Volkswagen Passat 1.5L Petrol · EF68 EZL
2018 Volkswagen Passat (1.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 87,960 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,960 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF68 EZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 87,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EF68 EZL 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 (EF68 EZL) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 235/454/18 (5.2”.
EF68 EZL Mileage History
- 13/07/202360,602 mi
- 13/07/202360,602 mi
- 22/07/202472,147 mi+11,545 mi
- 03/09/202587,960 mi+15,813 mi
- 03/09/202587,960 mi
Average of roughly 12,758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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