2023 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · SM18 SCM
2023 Volkswagen Golf (1.5L, petrol). First registered 17 Feb 2023. Recorded mileage 14,212 miles. MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2023 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM18 SCM Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/11/2025
- 14,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SM18 SCM MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2023 Volkswagen Golf (SM18 SCM) between November 2025 and November 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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