Reading the MOT history…
Reading the MOT history…
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Broadly sound — a few things to check
This vehicle is broadly sound, with a few things worth checking. It carries a recorded Category N write-off — see the explanation below.
Valid to 2025-04-20
Consistent · no rollback
None outstanding
Taxed · due 2026-05-01
No finance recorded
Category N recorded
Not recorded as stolen
Non-structural damage was recorded — typically cosmetic or electrical, though 'non-structural' can still include safety items like lights, airbags or steering. It can legally return to the road after repair.
Our take: Often fine if it was properly repaired, but verify. Check the repair quality (especially any safety items) and use it to negotiate the price.
Each bar is the share of MOTs with no fault in that area; the tick marks the fleet average for 8–12-year-old cars. From 481,669 real DVSA MOT tests (2024). This reflects the model in general, not this specific car. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commonly reported for the VW/Audi/Škoda/SEAT 2.0 diesel, 2015–2020. This is general guidance for the model, not findings on this specific car — use it as questions to ask the seller.
EGR, DPF and (on later cars) AdBlue systems can be costly if they fail; short-trip use makes DPF problems more likely.
Ask: Any DPF, EGR or AdBlue warnings, and what journeys does it do?
Keep an eye on oil level and history; turbo problems show up on neglected examples.
Ask: Is there a full service history with regular oil changes?
If it has the DSG/S-tronic automatic, the mechatronic unit and clutches rely on regular gearbox-oil changes.
Ask: If it's a DSG/S-tronic auto, has the gearbox oil been changed on schedule and does it shift smoothly?
RegVerdict Risk Engine — every factor shown, nothing hidden.
4 tests
Readings rise steadily across every MOT.
58,700 mi at 8 yrs (≈98% of typical).
No outstanding recalls.
• Nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit
This 2018 Golf Diesel presents moderate risk, mainly due to a Category N write-off on record—it has been repaired and returned to the road, so you'll want a thorough pre-purchase inspection to verify the quality of that work. The mileage is clean and consistent across MOT records with no failures, and the model has a solid first-time pass rate for its age. Finance is clear and it's not stolen, but on the records available, do check the repair history carefully and consider an independent mechanic's view before committing.