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MK18 VCV

2018 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,020 mi
Last recorded151,020 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Toyota Avensis60,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 151,020 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2025 150,872 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 125,110 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 123,362 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 88,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 88,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner WING REQUIRES SECURING

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 VCV is a 2018 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VCV, 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 VCV registered?

MK18 VCV is a 2018 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 March 2018.

Is MK18 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK18 VCV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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