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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

L18 CWFMOT history

L18 CWF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 98,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

L18 CWF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,410 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,116 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 CWF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 CWF was last recorded at 98,410 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 2,238 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,172 miles · 9 Dec 2016
Between the last two tests
2,238 miles
Average per year
4,116 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,410 miles
  • 2016 – 96,172 miles
  • 2015 – 90,187 miles
  • 2014 – 85,000 miles
  • 2013 – 79,568 miles
  • 2012 – 67,411 miles
  • 2011 – 60,586 miles
  • 2010 – 53,877 miles
  • 2009 – 48,029 miles
  • 2008 – 39,582 miles
  • 2007 – 31,357 miles
  • 2006 – 17,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,410 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,410 miles (+2,238)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,410 miles
    Test number
    937335889719
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,172 miles (+5,985)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,172 miles
    Test number
    533034435527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,187 miles
    Test number
    706968415130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,187 miles (+5,187)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,187 miles
    Test number
    262551118214
    • FailureFront registration plate missing on front dash not fitted (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  5. Pass85,000 miles (+5,432)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,000 miles
    Test number
    685412814353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,568 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,568 miles
    Test number
    528484253285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Fail79,560 miles (+12,149)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,560 miles
    Test number
    306009943282
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass67,411 miles (+6,825)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    67,411 miles
    Test number
    236021652144
    • NoteAdvise airbag light on
    • NoteAdvise engine light on

  9. Fail60,586 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,586 miles
    Test number
    419745241168
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass60,586 miles (+6,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,586 miles
    Test number
    608415441117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass53,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,877 miles
    Test number
    934077160106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail53,877 miles (+5,848)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,877 miles
    Test number
    273877760481
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass48,029 miles (+8,447)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,029 miles
    Test number
    282076149490
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s front seat tilt mechanism not working
    • NoteO/s headlamp set to lowest limit
    • NoteO/s numberplate light dim
    • NoteWipers smearing slightly

  14. Pass39,582 miles (+8,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,582 miles
    Test number
    911923148174
    • NoteO/s/f seat tilt knob missing

  15. Pass31,357 miles (+13,740)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    31,357 miles
    Test number
    493110357137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,617 miles
    Test number
    891849536140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 CWF

Does L18 CWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 CWF is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 CWF?
The MOT on L18 CWF is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 CWF done?
L18 CWF was recorded at 98,410 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 4,116 miles a year.
Has L18 CWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 CWF has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on L18 CWF 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 CWF find?
L18 CWF passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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