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2018 Volkswagen Passat 1.6L Diesel · NL18 RJO

NL18 RJO

2018 Volkswagen Passat (1.6L, diesel). First registered 27 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 54,258 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Year / Origin
2018 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 26 Mar 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
54,258 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 26 Mar 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2018
Engine
1598cc
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NL18 RJO Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
  • 54,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

NL18 RJO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Passat (NL18 RJO) between March 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 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.

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NL18 RJO Mileage History

  1. 07/03/202334,292 mi
  2. 06/03/202441,048 mi+6,756 mi
  3. 28/02/202548,209 mi+7,161 mi
  4. 26/02/202654,248 mi+6,039 mi
  5. 27/02/202654,258 mi+10 mi

Average of roughly 6,703 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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2018 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
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/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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