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MK18 VCM

2018 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,134 mi
Last recorded175,134 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Toyota Avensis60,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK18 VCM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 175,134 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 164,892 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 164,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 140,572 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 140,572 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 130,701 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 130,697 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 114,883 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 84,945 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 84,895 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 64,871 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 36,705 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 129 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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MK18 VCM is a 2018 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2018 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 60,987 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 Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MK18 VCM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 8 years old, this Toyota Avensis is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MK18 VCM registered?

MK18 VCM is a 2018 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 April 2018.

Is MK18 VCM safe to buy?

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