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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

K18 LJFMOT history

K18 LJF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 156,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

K18 LJF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
156,915 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 LJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
16 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 LJF was last recorded at 156,915 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 7,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,701 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,214 miles
Average per year
10,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,915 miles
  • 2025 – 149,701 miles
  • 2024 – 124,277 miles
  • 2023 – 116,152 miles
  • 2022 – 104,416 miles
  • 2021 – 94,056 miles
  • 2020 – 86,079 miles
  • 2019 – 73,987 miles
  • 2018 – 62,018 miles
  • 2017 – 54,284 miles
  • 2016 – 44,118 miles
  • 2015 – 33,535 miles
  • 2014 – 29,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,915 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both front aluminium bushes slight perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Console bushes perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,915 miles (+7,214)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    156,915 miles
    Test number
    536254221697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass149,701 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,701 miles
    Test number
    346710769933
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front aluminium bushes slight perished

  3. Fail149,673 miles (+25,396)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,673 miles
    Test number
    259780487525
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front aluminium bushes slight perished

  4. Pass124,277 miles (+8,125)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,277 miles
    Test number
    985516837303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    116,152 miles
    Test number
    216352033298
    • AdvisoryConsole bushes perished

  6. Fail116,152 miles (+11,736)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,152 miles
    Test number
    840948320785
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryConsole bushes perished

  7. Pass104,416 miles (+10,360)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,416 miles
    Test number
    996566122350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,056 miles (+7,977)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    94,056 miles
    Test number
    589325048172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,079 miles (+12,092)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,079 miles
    Test number
    662248511737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass73,987 miles (+11,969)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    73,987 miles
    Test number
    109137219122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,018 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    62,018 miles
    Test number
    507416152531
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  12. Fail62,018 miles (+7,734)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,018 miles
    Test number
    506400248230
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  13. Pass54,284 miles (+10,166)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    54,284 miles
    Test number
    238137224934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,118 miles (+10,583)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    44,118 miles
    Test number
    155583739783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,535 miles (+4,238)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    33,535 miles
    Test number
    487711945015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,297 miles
    Test number
    125262664019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,297 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,297 miles
    Test number
    797366654083
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about K18 LJF

Does K18 LJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 LJF is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 LJF?
The MOT on K18 LJF is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 LJF done?
K18 LJF was recorded at 156,915 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 10,596 miles a year.
Has K18 LJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 LJF has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 LJF 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 K18 LJF find?
K18 LJF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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