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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

L18 BURMOT history

L18 BUR is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 98,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

L18 BUR white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
98,517 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BUR was last recorded at 98,517 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 4,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,407 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,110 miles
Average per year
7,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,517 miles
  • 2024 – 94,407 miles
  • 2023 – 85,324 miles
  • 2022 – 76,617 miles
  • 2021 – 67,572 miles
  • 2020 – 62,311 miles
  • 2019 – 53,743 miles
  • 2018 – 43,385 miles
  • 2017 – 32,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,517 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Engine covers undertrays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,517 miles (+4,110)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    98,517 miles
    Test number
    564705207336
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides upper arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass94,407 miles (+9,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    94,407 miles
    Test number
    777977284554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  3. Pass85,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    85,324 miles
    Test number
    478757130477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail85,324 miles (+8,707)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,324 miles
    Test number
    432088726491
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Missing sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Exhaust system incomplete (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,617 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    76,617 miles
    Test number
    408637589815
    • AdvisoryEngine covers undertrays fitted

  6. Fail76,617 miles (+2,353)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,617 miles
    Test number
    724576555372
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers undertrays fitted

  7. Pass74,264 miles (+6,692)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    74,264 miles
    Test number
    197712734920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,572 miles (+5,261)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,572 miles
    Test number
    716644439640
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass62,311 miles (+8,568)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,311 miles
    Test number
    178961736488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,743 miles (+10,358)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,743 miles
    Test number
    228973682405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass43,385 miles (+10,866)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    43,385 miles
    Test number
    309301624529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,519 miles
    Test number
    671154649544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 BUR

Does L18 BUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BUR is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 BUR?
The MOT on L18 BUR is valid until 21 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 BUR done?
L18 BUR was recorded at 98,517 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 7,245 miles a year.
Has L18 BUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BUR has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L18 BUR 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 BUR find?
L18 BUR passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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