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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2018 · 1,498 cc

AV18 VKPMOT history

AV18 VKP is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 42,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

AV18 VKP white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
42,314 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AV18 VKP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,498 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AV18 VKP was last recorded at 42,314 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 5,213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,101 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,213 miles
Average per year
3,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,314 miles
  • 2025 – 37,101 miles
  • 2024 – 33,655 miles
  • 2023 – 30,797 miles
  • 2022 – 27,262 miles
  • 2021 – 21,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,314 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 5 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,314 miles (+5,213)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    42,314 miles
    Test number
    490598040276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass37,101 miles (+3,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    37,101 miles
    Test number
    603435217270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass33,655 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    33,655 miles
    Test number
    853812413867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail33,654 miles (+2,857)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,654 miles
    Test number
    675963754415
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass30,797 miles (+3,535)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    30,797 miles
    Test number
    129399994379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,262 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    27,262 miles
    Test number
    391532597778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    21,585 miles
    Test number
    633698992175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AV18 VKP

Does AV18 VKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AV18 VKP is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on AV18 VKP?
The MOT on AV18 VKP is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AV18 VKP done?
AV18 VKP was recorded at 42,314 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 3,921 miles a year.
Has AV18 VKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AV18 VKP has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on AV18 VKP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on AV18 VKP find?
AV18 VKP passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 4 more.

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