2015 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · S18 EDE
2015 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 50,594 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S18 EDE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
- 50,594 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S18 EDE 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 2015 Volkswagen Golf (S18 EDE) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S18 EDE Mileage History
- 09/09/202233,765 mi
- 31/08/202339,902 mi+6,137 mi
- 04/09/202443,724 mi+3,822 mi
- 03/09/202550,953 mi+7,229 mi
- 04/09/202550,594 mi-359 mi
Average of roughly 5,634 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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