Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,968 cc
L18 BWJMOT history
L18 BWJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 97,928 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 97,928 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,505 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 BWJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 31 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 BWJ was last recorded at 97,928 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 8,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,907 miles · 15 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,021 miles
- Average per year
- 5,505 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,928 miles
- 2025 – 89,907 miles
- 2024 – 83,491 miles
- 2023 – 78,374 miles
- 2022 – 74,127 miles
- 2021 – 66,103 miles
- 2020 – 60,559 miles
- 2019 – 56,273 miles
- 2018 – 49,626 miles
- 2017 – 43,352 miles
- 2016 – 42,423 miles
- 2015 – 38,602 miles
- 2014 – 33,824 miles
- 2013 – 29,489 miles
- 2012 – 22,405 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 5 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,928 miles (+8,021)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 97,928 miles
- Test number
- 779077640173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,907 miles (+6,416)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 89,907 miles
- Test number
- 645095048429
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass83,491 miles (+5,117)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 83,491 miles
- Test number
- 126108586427
- AdvisoryEngine covers
- AdvisoryUndertrays
Pass78,374 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 78,374 miles
- Test number
- 391825758439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,374 miles (+4,247)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,374 miles
- Test number
- 290747989151
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass74,127 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 74,127 miles
- Test number
- 764181342798
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pads getting low
Fail74,127 miles (+8,024)2 major2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,127 miles
- Test number
- 844707032922
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pads getting low
Pass66,103 miles (+5,544)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 66,103 miles
- Test number
- 491414237319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,559 miles (+4,286)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 60,559 miles
- Test number
- 190588788462
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass56,273 miles (+6,647)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 56,273 miles
- Test number
- 850798749698
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass49,626 miles (+6,274)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 49,626 miles
- Test number
- 223012487962
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,352 miles (+929)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 43,352 miles
- Test number
- 453780214583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,423 miles (+3,821)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 42,423 miles
- Test number
- 311747360750
- AdvisoryDiesel emissions to clean to record
Pass38,602 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 38,602 miles
- Test number
- 228763805274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,601 miles (+4,777)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,601 miles
- Test number
- 205293905289
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass33,824 miles (+4,335)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 33,824 miles
- Test number
- 776127094188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,489 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 29,489 miles
- Test number
- 797433793138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,467 miles (+7,062)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,467 miles
- Test number
- 849449183152
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Pass22,405 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 22,405 miles
- Test number
- 869787482191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 BWJ
- Does L18 BWJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BWJ is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 BWJ?
- The MOT on L18 BWJ is valid until 10 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 BWJ done?
- L18 BWJ was recorded at 97,928 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 5,505 miles a year.
- Has L18 BWJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 BWJ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on L18 BWJ 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 BWJ find?
- L18 BWJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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