Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2014 · 1,395 cc
L18 BGLMOT history
L18 BGL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Nov 2014. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 56,192 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 56,192 mi
- At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 10 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,795 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 BGL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,395 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 22 Nov 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 BGL was last recorded at 56,192 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 3,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 53,171 miles · 10 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,021 miles
- Average per year
- 4,795 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 56,192 miles
- 2025 – 53,171 miles
- 2024 – 49,351 miles
- 2023 – 43,980 miles
- 2022 – 32,990 miles
- 2021 – 24,671 miles
- 2020 – 23,324 miles
- 2019 – 20,853 miles
- 2018 – 18,141 miles
- 2017 – 13,949 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass56,192 miles
- AdvisoryFront windscreen heavy damage
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.
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
12 tests since 17 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass56,192 miles (+3,021)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 56,192 miles
- Test number
- 620519493078
- AdvisoryFront windscreen heavy damage
Pass53,171 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 53,171 miles
- Test number
- 270914433096
- AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen heavy damage
Fail53,171 miles (+3,820)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,171 miles
- Test number
- 644049450860
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWindscreen heavy damage
Pass49,351 miles (+5,371)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 49,351 miles
- Test number
- 630135457404
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Hi - Level 1/2 not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass43,980 miles (+10,990)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 43,980 miles
- Test number
- 471834582842
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass32,990 miles (+8,319)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 32,990 miles
- Test number
- 658634230366
- MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Pass24,671 miles (+1,347)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 24,671 miles
- Test number
- 342834491842
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,324 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 23,324 miles
- Test number
- 692502747628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,323 miles (+2,470)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,323 miles
- Test number
- 130370430326
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass20,853 miles (+2,712)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 20,853 miles
- Test number
- 752484126270
- MinorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService & inspection due lamp illuminated
Pass18,141 miles (+4,192)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 18,141 miles
- Test number
- 646543723170
- MinorRear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass13,949 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 13,949 miles
- Test number
- 179867703091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 BGL
- Does L18 BGL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BGL is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 BGL?
- The MOT on L18 BGL is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 BGL done?
- L18 BGL was recorded at 56,192 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 4,795 miles a year.
- Has L18 BGL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 BGL has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 BGL 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 BGL find?
- L18 BGL passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front windscreen heavy damage.
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