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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 1994 · 1,781 cc

L118 TNVMOT history

L118 TNV is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 131,790 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

L118 TNV red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
131,790 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L118 TNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
18 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L118 TNV was last recorded at 131,790 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,008 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
782 miles
Average per year
2,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,790 miles
  • 2024 – 131,008 miles
  • 2023 – 130,484 miles
  • 2022 – 129,862 miles
  • 2021 – 128,817 miles
  • 2020 – 127,982 miles
  • 2019 – 127,205 miles
  • 2018 – 126,400 miles
  • 2017 – 124,771 miles
  • 2016 – 123,482 miles
  • 2015 – 121,637 miles
  • 2014 – 118,266 miles
  • 2013 – 115,310 miles
  • 2012 – 111,848 miles
  • 2011 – 107,103 miles
  • 2010 – 104,367 miles
  • 2009 – 99,530 miles
  • 2008 – 93,371 miles
  • 2007 – 89,487 miles
  • 2006 – 85,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,790 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,790 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    131,790 miles
    Test number
    533698737472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,790 miles (+782)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,790 miles
    Test number
    194807873102
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,008 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    131,008 miles
    Test number
    907244519001
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail131,008 miles (+524)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,008 miles
    Test number
    387124234466
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,484 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    130,484 miles
    Test number
    933964962447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail130,484 miles (+622)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,484 miles
    Test number
    233344205077
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass129,862 miles (+1,045)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    129,862 miles
    Test number
    585653189587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass128,817 miles (+835)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,817 miles
    Test number
    181763251763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass127,982 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    127,982 miles
    Test number
    762783614231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail127,980 miles (+775)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,980 miles
    Test number
    565516758147
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass127,205 miles (+805)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    127,205 miles
    Test number
    999715915247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass126,400 miles (+1,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,400 miles
    Test number
    908470305550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass124,771 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    124,771 miles
    Test number
    256043653732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail124,770 miles (+1,288)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,770 miles
    Test number
    571269873963
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass123,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    123,482 miles
    Test number
    129181020350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail123,482 miles (+1,845)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,482 miles
    Test number
    159711118909
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass121,637 miles (+3,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,637 miles
    Test number
    515890962317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

  18. Pass118,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    118,266 miles
    Test number
    218597914282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail118,266 miles (+2,956)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,266 miles
    Test number
    399066514498
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass115,310 miles (+3,462)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    115,310 miles
    Test number
    887910243277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,848 miles (+4,745)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    111,848 miles
    Test number
    218707522208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass107,103 miles (+2,736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    107,103 miles
    Test number
    115254111274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass104,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    104,367 miles
    Test number
    171889030272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail104,367 miles (+4,837)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,367 miles
    Test number
    373997530417
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass99,530 miles (+6,159)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    99,530 miles
    Test number
    533844249240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass93,371 miles (+3,884)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    93,371 miles
    Test number
    522595748203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass89,487 miles (+4,400)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    89,487 miles
    Test number
    613541947286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass85,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    85,087 miles
    Test number
    402411946278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L118 TNV

Does L118 TNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L118 TNV expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L118 TNV?
The MOT on L118 TNV expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L118 TNV done?
L118 TNV was recorded at 131,790 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 2,466 miles a year.
Has L118 TNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L118 TNV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L118 TNV 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 L118 TNV find?
L118 TNV passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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