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AE18 LRZ

2018 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,869 mi
Last recorded149,869 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Passat60,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 149,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 138,981 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 131,961 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 131,961 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 117,825 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 96,376 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 75,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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 LRZ 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 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 LRZ, 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

How do I check the history of AE18 LRZ?

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What year was AE18 LRZ registered?

AE18 LRZ is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 18 April 2018.

Is AE18 LRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 LRZ 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.

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