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AE18 LPX

2018 Volkswagen Passat

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,760 mi
Last recorded114,760 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Passat60,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 LPX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 114,760 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 92,658 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leaking near to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Oil level is low

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are void of tread on the inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 89,203 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 81,679 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 70,877 miles

Both front and rear registration plates lettering fading slightly but not likely to be misread

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

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

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

Rear Both rear tyres wearing unevenly (stepping) inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2021 62,772 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 62,772 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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AE18 LPX is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 60,064 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 Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE18 LPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE18 LPX registered?

AE18 LPX is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is AE18 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 LPX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE18 LPX have outstanding finance?

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