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2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.6L Diesel · SH18 ODG

SH18 ODG

2018 Volkswagen Golf (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01/05/2018. Recorded mileage 59,405 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2018 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 21/08/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/08/2026)
Recorded Mileage
59,405 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/08/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/08/2026
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2018
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The 2018 Volkswagen Golf has a clean MOT history, with all recorded tests passing without defects. The most recent MOT on 2025-08-16 (59,405 miles) showed no issues, and prior tests from 2022 to 2024 also passed with no recorded defects. This suggests the vehicle has maintained a stable condition over the past four years. The mileage of 59,405 miles for an 8-year-old vehicle aligns with the average annual rate of 7,426 miles, indicating typical usage. There is no evidence of excessive wear from high mileage or prolonged under-use, as the progression of mileage shows consistent, gradual accumulation. However, the lack of defects does not confirm perfect mechanical health—only that no issues were flagged during inspections. No recurring mechanical patterns or worsening trends are evident from the MOT data. The absence of defects in all tests implies the vehicle has not developed significant safety or repair risks in recent years. However, this also means there is limited evidence to assess long-term reliability beyond what was tested. The mileage relative to age suggests the car has been used moderately, avoiding extreme wear on components like brakes, suspension, or the drivetrain.

SH18 ODG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/08/2025
  • 59,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
68
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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SH18 ODG Mileage History

  1. 08/02/202213,288 mi
  2. 01/02/202331,701 mi+18,413 mi
  3. 23/08/202337,323 mi+5,622 mi
  4. 16/08/202448,713 mi+11,390 mi
  5. 16/08/202559,405 mi+10,692 mi

Average of roughly 13,109 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

SH18 ODG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 17:51
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Golf (SH18 ODG) between February 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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