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AE18 NFV

2018 Volkswagen Passat

Red Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,430 mi
Last recorded55,430 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Passat60,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 NFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 55,430 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2025 48,582 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 38,405 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 38,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2023 28,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

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

Fail 19 May 2023 28,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2022 20,180 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 16,468 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 NFV is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat in Red with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NFV, 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 NFV?

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What year was AE18 NFV registered?

AE18 NFV is a 2018 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is AE18 NFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 NFV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE18 NFV have outstanding finance?

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