2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.4L Petrol · X888 SMH
2018 Volkswagen Golf (1.4L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 79,181 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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X888 SMH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 79,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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X888 SMH MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Golf (X888 SMH) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
X888 SMH Mileage History
- 18/03/202241,358 mi
- 27/02/202378,272 km
- 04/04/202458,685 mi
- 24/03/202569,672 mi+10,987 mi
- 25/03/202679,181 mi+9,509 mi
Average of roughly 9,412 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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