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AE18 LRJ

2018 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,460 mi
Last recorded73,460 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Passat60,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 LRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2026 73,460 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 59,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 46,119 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 27,837 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 25,926 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 25 Mar 2022 19,207 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 14,679 miles

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 LRJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LRJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE18 LRJ registered?

AE18 LRJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 6 March 2018.

Is AE18 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 LRJ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE18 LRJ have outstanding finance?

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