2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · R18 JAR
2018 Volkswagen Golf (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 94,852 miles. MOT valid until 08 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,852 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R18 JAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 94,852 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R18 JAR 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 (R18 JAR) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
R18 JAR Mileage History
- 31/01/202363,220 mi
- 30/01/202476,653 mi+13,433 mi
- 10/05/202480,937 mi+4,284 mi
- 26/04/202587,476 mi+6,539 mi
- 25/04/202694,852 mi+7,376 mi
Average of roughly 9,792 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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