DPF blockage on short journey diesels
- Typically appears
- 80,000+ miles
- What to inspect
- Run to full temperature and check for warnings

A 2018 Toyota Verso is now 8 years old, so an average example has covered around 108,000 miles. The final model year of the generation · generally the most sorted build, so mileage, servicing and condition matter more than build-year faults. Check the state safety inspection and service history alongside the documented faults below, which are sorted by whether a 2018 car has usually reached the mileage where they appear.
Compiled & reviewed by the VehicleFaults Research Team
The 2018 Toyota Verso is 8 years old, so an average example has covered roughly 108,000 miles. At that mileage 3 of the documented faults are already due, so check those first.
Documented onset mileage is at or below the ~108k miles an average 2018 car has covered.
DPF blockage on short journey diesels
Rear bush and damper wear from load use
Third row seat mechanism wear
Age, electronics and build-related issues that are not mileage-driven.
Corrosion on arches and tailgate
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Check this exact carYes, the petrol especially. Diesels need motorway use.
Third row seats and DPF condition.
Steadily to families wanting seven seats cheaply.