2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · R2 MLF
2018 Volkswagen Golf (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 61,660 miles. MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R2 MLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2026
- 61,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R2 MLF 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 (R2 MLF) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
R2 MLF Mileage History
- 13/09/202438,008 mi
- 26/09/202550,236 mi+12,228 mi
- 26/09/202550,236 mi
- 25/09/202661,623 mi+11,387 mi
- 28/09/202661,660 mi+37 mi
Average of roughly 11,597 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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