2018 Nissan Qashqai 1.5L Diesel · VK18 TCU
2018 Nissan Qashqai (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 83,240 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN QASHQAI
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (10 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VK18 TCU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 83,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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VK18 TCU 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 Nissan Qashqai (VK18 TCU) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VK18 TCU Mileage History
- 07/10/202227,957 mi
- 16/10/202337,212 mi+9,255 mi
- 18/10/202337,380 mi+168 mi
- 18/10/202462,118 mi+24,738 mi
- 14/10/202583,240 mi+21,122 mi
Average of roughly 18,310 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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