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2018 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,163 mi
Last recorded29,163 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Golf39,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration26 AK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 29,163 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 24,724 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 22,492 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 19,983 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 14,161 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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26 AK is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 39,743 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 26 AK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 26 AK?

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What year was 26 AK registered?

26 AK is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is 26 AK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 26 AK shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 26 AK have outstanding finance?

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