Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc
L18 DBFMOT history
L18 DBF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 97,412 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 97,412 mi
- At MOT on 27 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,386 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 DBF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 1 May 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 DBF was last recorded at 97,412 miles on 27 May 2026, 4,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 93,271 miles · 22 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,141 miles
- Average per year
- 4,386 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,412 miles
- 2025 – 93,271 miles
- 2024 – 89,365 miles
- 2023 – 84,653 miles
- 2022 – 80,939 miles
- 2021 – 76,365 miles
- 2020 – 73,935 miles
- 2019 – 69,893 miles
- 2018 – 64,473 miles
- 2017 – 57,288 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,412 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill corroded / weak
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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 3 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,412 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 97,412 miles
- Test number
- 201172419821
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill corroded / weak
Fail97,412 miles (+4,141)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,412 miles
- Test number
- 226330342555
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill corroded / weak
Pass93,271 miles (+3,906)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 93,271 miles
- Test number
- 227609049346
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight buckle/warped (5.2.3 (e))
Pass89,365 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 89,365 miles
- Test number
- 400975052888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,365 miles (+4,712)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,365 miles
- Test number
- 882899188489
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass84,653 miles (+3,714)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 84,653 miles
- Test number
- 824079760010
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,939 miles (+4,574)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 80,939 miles
- Test number
- 588557613886
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass76,365 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 76,365 miles
- Test number
- 597202691575
- AdvisoryFront brake discs and pads worn
Fail76,363 miles (+2,428)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,363 miles
- Test number
- 419258627226
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrakes worn, all discs and pads
Pass73,935 miles (+4,042)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 73,935 miles
- Test number
- 435762195279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,893 miles (+5,420)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 69,893 miles
- Test number
- 592813901486
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,473 miles (+7,185)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 64,473 miles
- Test number
- 742077730456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,288 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 57,288 miles
- Test number
- 810495883556
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about L18 DBF
- Does L18 DBF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 DBF is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 DBF?
- The MOT on L18 DBF is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 DBF done?
- L18 DBF was recorded at 97,412 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 4,386 miles a year.
- Has L18 DBF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 DBF has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L18 DBF 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 DBF find?
- L18 DBF passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges; o/s/f outer sill corroded / weak.
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