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2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Hybrid electric (clean) · GD18 LXM

GD18 LXM

2018 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, hybrid electric (clean)). First registered 14 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 85,793 miles. MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2018 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 13 Apr 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
85,793 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
Fuel & Engine
Hybrid Electric (Clean) · 1.4L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13 Apr 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Hybrid Electric (Clean)
Year
2018
Engine
1395cc
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GD18 LXM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
  • 85,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)

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GD18 LXM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Sept 2026, 11:09
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 (GD18 LXM) between March 2023 and April 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 April 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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GD18 LXM Mileage History

  1. 03/03/202352,339 mi
  2. 30/01/202461,370 mi+9,031 mi
  3. 30/01/202572,767 mi+11,397 mi
  4. 15/04/202685,792 mi+13,025 mi
  5. 15/04/202685,793 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 10,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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