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8 BRG

2018 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

24,380 mi
Last recorded24,380 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Golf39,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 BRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2026 24,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 23,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 21,075 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 17,346 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 14,584 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 10,462 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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8 BRG is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 8 BRG, 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 8 BRG?

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What year was 8 BRG registered?

8 BRG is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 3 August 2018.

Is 8 BRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 BRG shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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