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AE18 LSF

2018 Volkswagen Passat

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,424 mi
Last recorded87,424 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Passat60,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 LSF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 87,424 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 87,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 79,848 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 71,510 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 64,675 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 46,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 26,938 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 LSF is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat in Grey 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 LSF, 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 LSF registered?

AE18 LSF is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 5 March 2018.

Is AE18 LSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 LSF 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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