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AV18 VKJ

2018 Volkswagen Arteon

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,550 mi
Last recorded70,550 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Arteon46,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 VKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelArteon
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 70,550 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 62,551 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 62,549 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 54,372 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 49,014 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 38,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 26,031 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Arteon?

Based on 38,118 MOT tests across 9,567 vehicles.

88.4%
Pass Rate
8,801
Miles/Year
9,567
On UK Roads
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AV18 VKJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Arteon in Grey 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 Arteon models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 46,647 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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What year was AV18 VKJ registered?

AV18 VKJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Arteon, first registered on 23 May 2018.

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