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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L18 CNGMOT history

L18 CNG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 177,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

L18 CNG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
177,341 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,436 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 CNG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
26 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 CNG was last recorded at 177,341 miles on 5 May 2026, 6,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,448 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,893 miles
Average per year
10,436 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,341 miles
  • 2025 – 170,448 miles
  • 2024 – 162,309 miles
  • 2023 – 154,284 miles
  • 2022 – 151,690 miles
  • 2021 – 147,119 miles
  • 2020 – 143,474 miles
  • 2019 – 122,155 miles
  • 2018 – 109,355 miles
  • 2017 – 93,338 miles
  • 2016 – 71,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,341 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 7 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,341 miles (+6,893)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    177,341 miles
    Test number
    983026603454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass170,448 miles (+8,139)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    170,448 miles
    Test number
    401278840075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,309 miles (+8,025)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    162,309 miles
    Test number
    873271638711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    154,284 miles
    Test number
    606332541992
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail154,284 miles (+2,594)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,284 miles
    Test number
    801358174450
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass151,690 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    151,690 miles
    Test number
    748576344329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass147,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,119 miles
    Test number
    913483208628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail147,119 miles (+3,645)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,119 miles
    Test number
    777687140113
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass143,474 miles (+21,319)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    143,474 miles
    Test number
    945680499088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,155 miles (+12,800)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,155 miles
    Test number
    294825180722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,355 miles (+16,017)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    109,355 miles
    Test number
    874338122710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,338 miles (+22,031)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,338 miles
    Test number
    213164138104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,307 miles
    Test number
    662338456249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 CNG

Does L18 CNG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 CNG is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 CNG?
The MOT on L18 CNG is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 CNG done?
L18 CNG was recorded at 177,341 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 10,436 miles a year.
Has L18 CNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 CNG has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2023.
Has the mileage on L18 CNG 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 CNG find?
L18 CNG passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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