2018 Volkswagen Golf 2.0L Diesel · SV18 CSJ
2018 Volkswagen Golf (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 77,766 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,766 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV18 CSJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 77,766 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SV18 CSJ 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 (SV18 CSJ) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SV18 CSJ Mileage History
- 25/01/202456,452 mi
- 26/01/202456,452 mi
- 01/02/202565,983 mi+9,531 mi
- 26/01/202677,704 mi+11,721 mi
- 29/01/202677,766 mi+62 mi
Average of roughly 10,593 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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