2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · GV18 KOB
2018 Volkswagen Golf (1.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 43,735 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GV18 KOB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 43,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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GV18 KOB 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 Golf (GV18 KOB) between May 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). 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.
GV18 KOB Mileage History
- 27/05/202222,936 mi
- 15/06/202332,758 mi+9,822 mi
- 24/06/202435,718 mi+2,960 mi
- 12/06/202539,721 mi+4,003 mi
- 10/06/202643,735 mi+4,014 mi
Average of roughly 5,150 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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