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MK18 VJC

2018 Toyota Avensis

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,865 mi
Last recorded188,865 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Toyota Avensis60,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK18 VJC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 188,865 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 164,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 164,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 140,176 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/split from bonding but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 22 Apr 2024 140,168 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible Incorrect fixing on one wheel stud (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged/missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake support bracket fractured(nearside)

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated/split from bonding but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 19 Oct 2023 124,685 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 102,461 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 86,418 miles

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

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 VJC is a 2018 Toyota Avensis in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VJC, 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 VJC registered?

MK18 VJC is a 2018 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 April 2018.

Is MK18 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK18 VJC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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