2018 Volkswagen Passat 1.4L Petrol · R44 FAL
2018 Volkswagen Passat (1.4L, petrol). First registered 18 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 60,985 miles. MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R44 FAL Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2026
- 60,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R44 FAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Passat (R44 FAL) between April 2021 and April 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 April 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 (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
R44 FAL Mileage History
- 18/04/202113,935 mi
- 11/04/202217,805 mi+3,870 mi
- 11/04/202217,806 mi+1 mi
- 11/04/202323,074 mi+5,268 mi
- 11/04/202323,074 mi
- 11/04/202435,188 mi+12,114 mi
- 15/04/202549,332 mi+14,144 mi
- 04/04/202660,985 mi+11,653 mi
Average of roughly 9,484 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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