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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,598 cc

L18 BFEMOT history

L18 BFE is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 105,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

L18 BFE white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
105,212 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BFE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
23 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BFE was last recorded at 105,212 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 6,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,934 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,278 miles
Average per year
9,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,212 miles
  • 2025 – 98,934 miles
  • 2024 – 93,468 miles
  • 2023 – 80,072 miles
  • 2022 – 69,823 miles
  • 2021 – 62,046 miles
  • 2020 – 53,177 miles
  • 2019 – 45,918 miles
  • 2018 – 33,883 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,212 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,212 miles (+6,278)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    105,212 miles
    Test number
    807894426114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,934 miles
    Test number
    727351121450
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail98,934 miles (+5,466)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,934 miles
    Test number
    503520342765
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass93,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,468 miles
    Test number
    974369053338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail93,468 miles (+13,396)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,468 miles
    Test number
    995805090735
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass80,072 miles (+10,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,072 miles
    Test number
    886842426864
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  7. Pass69,823 miles (+7,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,823 miles
    Test number
    224184250303
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass62,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    62,046 miles
    Test number
    784555598569
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Fail62,046 miles (+8,869)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,046 miles
    Test number
    120153686554
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  10. Pass53,177 miles (+7,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    53,177 miles
    Test number
    421086081130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass45,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    45,918 miles
    Test number
    625944408248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail45,916 miles (+12,033)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,916 miles
    Test number
    920485362771
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  13. Pass33,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    33,883 miles
    Test number
    125990225230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,883 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,883 miles
    Test number
    689460794092
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L18 BFE

Does L18 BFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BFE is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 BFE?
The MOT on L18 BFE is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 BFE done?
L18 BFE was recorded at 105,212 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 9,405 miles a year.
Has L18 BFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BFE has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 BFE 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 BFE find?
L18 BFE passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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