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AK18 XGC

2018 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,449 mi
Last recorded30,449 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Jetta40,226 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 XGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 30,449 miles

front two tyres wearing and deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2024 23,286 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 19,908 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 19,211 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 19,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 17,102 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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AK18 XGC is a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 40,226 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 Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK18 XGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK18 XGC registered?

AK18 XGC is a 2018 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is AK18 XGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK18 XGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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