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2018 Volkswagen Golf 1.5L Petrol · YV18 AAU

YV18 AAU

2018 Volkswagen Golf (1.5L, petrol). First registered 26 May 2018. Recorded mileage 49,583 miles. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Year / Origin
2018 · Beverley / Hull
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 23 Oct 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
49,583 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.5L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 23 Oct 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
1498cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test in October 2025 at 49,583 miles resulted in a pass with a single advisory for an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and showing uneven edge wear. This indicates that while basic consumables are reaching the end of their life, the mechanical and structural components have not shown significant degradation over the last three inspection cycles. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle averaging approximately 6,200 miles per annum. Between April 2022 and October 2025, the car covered 20,509 miles, maintaining a steady rate of use. A notable gap exists between the May 2023 and October 2023 tests, where the vehicle covered only 1,481 miles in five months, suggesting a period of lower usage or short trips. The low overall mileage for the age is generally positive for drivetrain-related wear, though it can sometimes lead to dry rubber components if the car has sat for extended periods. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and wheel alignment due to the uneven wear noted on the offside front tyre in 2025. This type of wear often stems from incorrect tracking or worn suspension bushes. Additionally, while the record flagged a pitted rear brake disc in May 2023 at 34,797 miles, a physical inspection of the current discs should check for further corrosion or thinning to ensure they were replaced or maintained since that entry. No structural corrosion or recurring emissions failures have appeared in the history to suggest deeper mechanical neglect.
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YV18 AAU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
  • 49,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT

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YV18 AAU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Oct 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Golf (YV18 AAU) between April 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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.

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YV18 AAU Mileage History

  1. 25/04/202229,074 mi
  2. 15/05/202334,797 mi+5,723 mi
  3. 25/10/202336,278 mi+1,481 mi
  4. 15/10/202443,195 mi+6,917 mi
  5. 16/10/202549,583 mi+6,388 mi

Average of roughly 5,899 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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