2018 Volkswagen Passat 2.0L Diesel · RS51 AES
2018 Volkswagen Passat (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 53,489 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,489 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RS51 AES Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2026
- 53,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RS51 AES 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 Passat (RS51 AES) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 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 (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RS51 AES Mileage History
- 23/06/202331,036 mi
- 24/06/202439,746 mi+8,710 mi
- 24/06/202546,912 mi+7,166 mi
- 24/06/202546,912 mi
- 24/06/202653,489 mi+6,577 mi
Average of roughly 7,476 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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