Volkswagen Golf
Red · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
L18 ACAMOT history
L18 ACA is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2009. Its MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 147,126 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 147,126 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,884 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 ACA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 3 Sept 2009
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 ACA was last recorded at 147,126 miles on 8 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 147,126 miles · 12 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,884 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 147,126 miles
- 2024 – 145,225 miles
- 2023 – 136,887 miles
- 2022 – 129,598 miles
- 2021 – 120,145 miles
- 2019 – 114,559 miles
- 2018 – 113,126 miles
- 2017 – 97,368 miles
- 2016 – 82,085 miles
- 2015 – 71,430 miles
- 2013 – 60,278 miles
- 2012 – 46,708 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,126 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
15 tests since 12 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,126 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 147,126 miles
- Test number
- 805977725831
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail147,126 miles (+1,901)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,126 miles
- Test number
- 156727317267
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak rad
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass145,225 miles (+8,338)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 145,225 miles
- Test number
- 425818796646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,887 miles (+7,289)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2024
- Odometer
- 136,887 miles
- Test number
- 363701599926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,598 miles (+9,453)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2023
- Odometer
- 129,598 miles
- Test number
- 399265703631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,145 miles (+5,586)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2022
- Odometer
- 120,145 miles
- Test number
- 921112678081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,559 miles (+1,433)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 114,559 miles
- Test number
- 554539014134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,126 miles (+15,758)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 113,126 miles
- Test number
- 256430158268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,368 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 97,368 miles
- Test number
- 798575294208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,368 miles (+15,283)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,368 miles
- Test number
- 610197006718
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Pass82,085 miles (+10,655)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 82,085 miles
- Test number
- 137290790224
- AdvisoryUnder tray fitted obscuring view
Pass71,430 miles (+11,152)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 71,430 miles
- Test number
- 108825605407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,278 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,278 miles
- Test number
- 178953253326
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEmissions not detected (no print out record)
Pass60,278 miles (+13,570)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 60,278 miles
- Test number
- 717853753356
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEmissions not detected (no print out record)
Pass46,708 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 46,708 miles
- Test number
- 696266482269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 ACA
- Does L18 ACA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L18 ACA expired on 7 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L18 ACA?
- The MOT on L18 ACA expired on 7 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L18 ACA done?
- L18 ACA was recorded at 147,126 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2025, an average of 7,884 miles a year.
- Has L18 ACA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 ACA has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 ACA 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 L18 ACA find?
- L18 ACA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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