2018 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · GJ18 EBU
2018 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 19 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 97,202 miles. MOT valid until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ18 EBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 97,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GJ18 EBU 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 (GJ18 EBU) between February 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GJ18 EBU Mileage History
- 21/02/202349,995 mi
- 01/03/202350,550 mi+555 mi
- 13/02/202465,349 mi+14,799 mi
- 28/02/202580,197 mi+14,848 mi
- 25/02/202697,202 mi+17,005 mi
Average of roughly 15,674 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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