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AE18 LXU

2018 Volkswagen Passat

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,344 mi
Last recorded94,344 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Passat60,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 LXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 94,344 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 85,777 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 76,263 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 63,529 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 50,449 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 50,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge With nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 37,400 miles

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

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 LXU is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat in Blue 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 LXU, 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 LXU registered?

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

Is AE18 LXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 LXU 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 LXU have outstanding finance?

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