2018 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SN18 RXR
2018 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 87,825 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,825 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SN18 RXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 87,825 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SN18 RXR 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 (SN18 RXR) between September 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i”.
SN18 RXR Mileage History
- 12/09/202354,041 mi
- 02/09/202466,703 mi+12,662 mi
- 10/07/202577,062 mi+10,359 mi
- 15/06/202687,825 mi+10,763 mi
- 15/06/202687,825 mi
Average of roughly 12,254 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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