2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · MG02 GEM
2018 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 58,936 miles. MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,936 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MG02 GEM Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 58,936 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MG02 GEM Mileage History
- 12/08/202111,895 mi
- 17/08/202221,759 mi+9,864 mi
- 17/08/202328,472 mi+6,713 mi
- 26/02/202544,702 mi+16,230 mi
- 27/02/202544,702 mi
- 27/02/202658,936 mi+14,234 mi
Average of roughly 10,349 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
MG02 GEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Golf (MG02 GEM) between August 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 February 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 (11 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3”; “Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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