2018 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Petrol · SE18 YFM
2018 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 61,142 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SE18 YFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 61,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SE18 YFM 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 (SE18 YFM) between March 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
SE18 YFM Mileage History
- 07/03/202232,109 mi
- 02/03/202338,797 mi+6,688 mi
- 29/01/202443,829 mi+5,032 mi
- 30/01/202552,616 mi+8,787 mi
- 26/01/202661,142 mi+8,526 mi
Average of roughly 7,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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