2018 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · GF18 NBB
2018 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 112,279 miles. MOT valid until 05 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,279 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF18 NBB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 112,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF18 NBB 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 (GF18 NBB) between February 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 September 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
GF18 NBB Mileage History
- 29/02/202492,292 mi
- 14/02/2025105,755 mi+13,463 mi
- 14/02/2025105,764 mi+9 mi
- 04/02/2026110,195 mi+4,431 mi
- 07/09/2026112,279 mi+2,084 mi
Average of roughly 7,928 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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