2018 Volkswagen Passat 1.4L Petrol · SY18 PCU
2018 Volkswagen Passat (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 49,069 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY18 PCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 49,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY18 PCU 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 Passat (SY18 PCU) between February 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner brake pad minimal contact to inner face of disc less tha”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
SY18 PCU Mileage History
- 27/02/202320,086 mi
- 01/03/202429,037 mi+8,951 mi
- 18/03/202539,657 mi+10,620 mi
- 18/03/202539,659 mi+2 mi
- 19/03/202649,069 mi+9,410 mi
Average of roughly 9,485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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