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Ref CIC-SAMPLE-2026-0001Generated: 28 Jun 2026
VOLKSWAGEN logoLK18 ABC

Volkswagen Golf Gti Performance

2018 · Grey · Petrol · 1,984 cc

MOT

Valid

Due 04 Mar 2027

Tax

Taxed

Due 31 Mar 2027

Registered
15 Mar 2018
Engine
1,984 cc
Fuel
Petrol
VIN (last 5)
47281
CO₂
158 g/km
Euro status
EURO 6
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body
Transmission
6 Speed Manual
Last V5C issued
22 Aug 2023

Risk summary

Headline checks

  • Outstanding finance (1)1 Record
AI Analysis

This 2018 VW Golf GTI Performance comes back clean on the big risks — not stolen, not written off, no

What the history tells us

Three previous keepers in seven years is normal f

MOT and wear patterns

Valuation reality check

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Outstanding Finance

1 active

Is there money still owed on this vehicle?

  • VW FINANCIAL SERVICES

    HIRE PURCHASE
    Date
    25 Aug 2023
    Agreement
    HP-78429561
    Term
    48 mo
    Contact
    0370 010 1181

Write-off Records

Has it been recorded as Cat S, N, A or B?

No insurance write-off records were found for this vehicle.

Stolen Records

Has it been reported stolen to police?

No stolen records found — PNC and MIAFTR are clear.

MIAFTR Records

Entries on the Motor Insurance Anti-Fraud / Theft Register?

No MIAFTR entries were found for this vehicle.

Scrapped

Has DVLA recorded this vehicle as scrapped?

No scrap records on file for this vehicle.

Imported / Exported

Has this vehicle crossed UK borders?

No import or export records on file.

Plate Changes

What plate changes have been made?

No registration changes on record.

Original plate

LK18 ABC

Colour Changes

Has the vehicle been resprayed or recoloured?

No colour changes on record.

What it's worth · GLASS

Market Valuation - LK18ABC

Volkswagen Golf Gti Performance 5dr · Plate year 2018, estimated 28 Jun 2026 with 68,120 mi on the clock.

OTR (new)
£32,500.00
Dealer forecourt
£16,450.00
Trade retail
£15,200.00
Private clean
£14,800.00
Private average
£13,950.00
Part exchange
£12,100.00
Trade average
£12,600.00
Trade poor
£10,500.00
Auction
£11,250.00

VED · CO₂

Vehicle Tax

VED band
G
CO₂ band
150-160
CO₂ emissions
158 g/km
CO₂ (technical)
158 g/km
Tail-pipe class
EURO 6
Catalyst
3-WAY CATALYST

VED rates

Highlighted band is the rate this vehicle is currently on.

First year

£540.0012 mo
£295.006 mo

Standard

Current
£183.0012 mo
£100.656 mo

Premium (Yr 2-6)

—12 mo
—6 mo

MOT History

6 tests on record

Average mileage increase

7,941mi/year

  1. Tested

    05 Mar 2026

    Expires 04 Mar 2027

    Mileage

    68,120 mi

    Advisory(1)

    • Tyre worn close to the legal limit, offside front
    Test #
    1234567890126
    Since last test
    361 days
    Since last pass
    361 days
    Miles since last pass
    5,620 mi
    Odometer (km)
    109,636 km
    PASSED

  2. Tested

    09 Mar 2025

    Expires 08 Mar 2026

    Mileage

    62,500 mi

    Advisory(2)

    • Front brake disc worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Tyre worn close to the legal limit, offside front
    Test #
    1234567890125
    Since last test
    362 days
    Since last pass
    362 days
    Miles since last pass
    6,260 mi
    Odometer (km)
    100,584 km
    PASSED

  3. Tested

    12 Mar 2024

    Expires 11 Mar 2025

    Mileage

    56,240 mi

    Advisory(1)

    • Nearside rear tyre showing early signs of cracking
    Test #
    1234567890124
    Since last test
    370 days
    Since last pass
    738 days
    Miles since last pass
    18,120 mi
    Odometer (km)
    90,517 km
    PASSED

  4. Tested

    08 Mar 2023

    Mileage

    47,890 mi

    Major(1)

    • Offside front brake pad less than 1.5mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (i))

    Advisory(1)

    • Slight oil leak at sump, no contamination
    Test #
    1234567890123
    Since last test
    368 days
    Since last pass
    368 days
    Miles since last pass
    9,770 mi
    Odometer (km)
    77,071 km
    FAILED

  5. Tested

    05 Mar 2022

    Expires 04 Mar 2023

    Mileage

    38,120 mi

    Test #
    1234567890122
    Since last test
    360 days
    Since last pass
    360 days
    Miles since last pass
    9,590 mi
    Odometer (km)
    61,348 km
    PASSED

  6. Tested

    10 Mar 2021

    Expires 09 Mar 2022

    Mileage

    28,530 mi

    Extension period applied

    COVID-19 6-month MOT extension applied to original due date. · +183 days · originally due 10 Sept 2020

    Test #
    1234567890121
    Odometer (km)
    45,915 km
    PASSED

7 records

Mileage timeline

  1. 05 Mar 2026

    MOT Test

    68,120 mi

  2. 09 Mar 2025

    MOT Test

    62,500 mi

  3. 12 Mar 2024

    MOT Test

    56,240 mi

  4. 08 Mar 2023

    MOT Test

    47,890 mi

  5. 05 Mar 2022

    MOT Test

    38,120 mi

  6. 10 Mar 2021

    MOT Test

    28,530 mi

  7. 15 Mar 2018

    DVLA First Registration

    12 mi

3 previous keepers

Keeper history

  1. Keeper change 22 Aug 2023

    2 previous keepers at this point

    last change 22 Aug 2023

  2. Keeper change 12 Jun 2020

    1 previous keeper at this point

    last change 12 Jun 2020

  3. Keeper change 15 Mar 2018

    0 previous keepers at this point

    last change 15 Mar 2018

4 certificates issued

V5C certificate history

  1. 15 Jan 2024V5C log book
  2. 22 Aug 2023V5C log book
  3. 12 Jun 2020V5C log book
  4. 15 Mar 2018V5C log book
Plate changes
0
VIC count
0
Colour changes
0
Latest V5C
22 Aug 2023

DVLA registration record

Vehicle identity

VRM
LK18ABC
VIN
WVWZZZAUZJW847281
VIN (last 5)
47281
Engine number
DLBA482917
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf Gti Performance
Make / model
Volkswagen Golf Gti Performance
Year
2018
Year/month registered
Mar 2018
First registered
15 Mar 2018
First registered (UK)
15 Mar 2018
Last record update
01 Dec 2024
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine capacity
1,984 cc
CO₂ emissions
158 g/km
Transmission
6 Speed Manual
Transmission type
Manual
Transmission code
M6
Gears
6
Wheel plan
2 Axle Rigid Body
Door plan
5DR
Door plan literal
5 Door Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
Vehicle class
M1
Gross weight
1,900 kg
Max permissible mass
1,900 kg
Latest keeper change
22 Aug 2023
Previous keepers
3
Keeper changes
3
MVRIS make code
VWG
MVRIS model code
01
Used before first reg
No
Imported
No
Import (non-EU)
No
Exported
No
Scrapped
No
Cert. of destruction
No
Driver position
Right Hand Drive
Power delivery
Front Wheel Drive
Type approval
M1
Limited edition
No
Series
MK7.5
VIC tested
No

Mechanical detail

Engine specification

Engine make
Volkswagen
Cylinders
4
Cylinder arrangement
Inline
Valves / cylinder
4
Valve gear
DOHC
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Fuel system
Direct Injection
Fuel delivery
Direct Injection
Catalyst
3-WAY CATALYST
Primary fuel
Petrol
Engine location
Front Transverse
Bore
82.5 mm
Stroke
92.8 mm
Driving axle
Front
Euro status
EURO 6

Power · torque · top speed

Performance

Power
245 bhp · 180 kW
Power @
5,500 rpm
Torque
370 Nm · 273 lb·ft
Torque @
2,500 rpm
0-60 mph
6.2s
0-100 km/h
6.4s
Top speed
155 mph · 250 km/h
CO₂ (technical)
158 g/km

Combined · urban · extra-urban

Fuel consumption

Combined
41.5 mpg · 6.8 L/100km
Extra-urban
51.4 mpg · 5.5 L/100km
Urban (cold)
31.4 mpg · 9 L/100km

Body · capacity

Dimensions & weights

Body shape
5 Door Hatchback
Rigid / artic
Rigid
Doors
5
Seats
5
Axles
2
Length
4,268 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
1,482 mm
Wheelbase
2,626 mm
Kerb weight
1,404 kg
Unladen weight
1,356 kg
Gross vehicle weight
1,900 kg
Fuel tank
50 L

Euro NCAP scores

Safety

Adult occupant
94%
Child occupant
89%
Pedestrian
65%

DVLA · SMMT · UKVD

Classification

DVLA make
Volkswagen
DVLA model
Golf Gti Performance
SMMT make
Volkswagen
SMMT range
Golf
SMMT trim
Gti Performance
MVRIS make code
VWG
MVRIS model code
01
Electric vehicle
No
GB plate format
Yes
NI plate format
No

Industry catalogue

SMMT details

Marque
Volkswagen
Marque code
VWG
Range
Golf
Series
MK7.5
Model variant
Gti Performance 5dr
Model code
01
Body style
Hatchback
Drive type
Front
Transmission
Manual
Number of gears
6
Number of doors
5
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine capacity
1984 cc
Nominal capacity
2 L
Market sector
C
Country of origin
Germany
Visibility date
01 Sept 2017
System setup date
01 Sept 2017

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