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MK18 VCU

2018 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

145,072 mi
Last recorded145,072 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Toyota Avensis60,987 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 145,072 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 145,072 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 130,652 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 113,449 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 108,623 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 108,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 96,434 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 67,843 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 67,840 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 43,925 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 18,675 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 18,637 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 11,192 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner wall slight bulge

Pass 13 Apr 2018 95 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 VCU is a 2018 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MK18 VCU registered?

MK18 VCU is a 2018 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 April 2018.

Is MK18 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK18 VCU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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