2018 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · KA53 PAA
2018 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 85,911 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA53 PAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 85,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA53 PAA 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 (KA53 PAA) between August 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 March 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 3 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
KA53 PAA Mileage History
- 12/08/202255,331 mi
- 15/08/202255,340 mi+9 mi
- 20/07/202368,617 mi+13,277 mi
- 25/06/202476,814 mi+8,197 mi
- 09/03/202685,911 mi+9,097 mi
Average of roughly 8,559 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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