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A18 JST

2018 Volkswagen Golf

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,255 mi
Last recorded82,255 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Golf39,743 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 JST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 82,255 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 78,430 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 73,613 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 66,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2022 53,971 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 41,089 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2021 40,812 miles

Nearside Front Steering wheel rim fractured cracked through an already welded repair (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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A18 JST is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A18 JST, 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

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What year was A18 JST registered?

A18 JST is a 2018 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is A18 JST safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 JST shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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