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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc

L18 ELLMOT history

L18 ELL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 11 MOT tests, with 59,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

L18 ELL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
59,260 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
11 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 ELL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 ELL was last recorded at 59,260 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 3,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
55,977 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,283 miles
Average per year
3,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,260 miles
  • 2025 – 55,977 miles
  • 2024 – 53,149 miles
  • 2023 – 50,134 miles
  • 2022 – 47,320 miles
  • 2021 – 45,066 miles
  • 2020 – 41,607 miles
  • 2019 – 37,191 miles
  • 2018 – 32,042 miles
  • 2017 – 28,090 miles
  • 2016 – 24,792 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,260 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 4 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,260 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    59,260 miles
    Test number
    616699758856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,977 miles (+2,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    55,977 miles
    Test number
    732610983384
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  3. Pass53,149 miles (+3,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    53,149 miles
    Test number
    194438294031
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear AXLE VERY CORODDED
  4. Pass50,134 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    50,134 miles
    Test number
    850801197029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,320 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    47,320 miles
    Test number
    558162136153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,066 miles (+3,459)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    45,066 miles
    Test number
    229153055516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,607 miles (+4,416)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    41,607 miles
    Test number
    807478335339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,191 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    37,191 miles
    Test number
    696465004237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass32,042 miles (+3,952)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    32,042 miles
    Test number
    462835140331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,090 miles (+3,298)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    28,090 miles
    Test number
    257288107673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,792 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    24,792 miles
    Test number
    331559213059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about L18 ELL

Does L18 ELL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 ELL is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 ELL?
The MOT on L18 ELL is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 ELL done?
L18 ELL was recorded at 59,260 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,432 miles a year.
Has L18 ELL ever failed its MOT?
No. L18 ELL has passed all 11 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on L18 ELL 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 ELL find?
L18 ELL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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