Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc
L18 EVFMOT history
L18 EVF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 118,312 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 118,312 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,540 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 EVF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 14 Feb 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 EVF was last recorded at 118,312 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 6,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,965 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,347 miles
- Average per year
- 8,540 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,312 miles
- 2025 – 111,965 miles
- 2024 – 105,992 miles
- 2023 – 99,672 miles
- 2022 – 91,823 miles
- 2021 – 82,268 miles
- 2020 – 76,355 miles
- 2019 – 73,436 miles
- 2018 – 65,809 miles
- 2017 – 54,815 miles
- 2016 – 41,538 miles
- 2015 – 29,654 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass118,312 miles
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUnder trays restricting view of components
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025
Rear axle rusty
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Under trays fitted to underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
17 tests since 28 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,312 miles (+6,347)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 118,312 miles
- Test number
- 356691093420
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays restricting view of components
Pass111,965 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 111,965 miles
- Test number
- 810339539128
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components
Fail111,959 miles (+5,967)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,959 miles
- Test number
- 381296265499
- DangerousRear Sub-frame likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Not tested due to rear subframe about to come off (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to underneath of vehicle obstructing view of components
Pass105,992 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 105,992 miles
- Test number
- 311292675385
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to underneath f vehicle obstructing view of components
Fail105,992 miles (+6,320)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,992 miles
- Test number
- 677407802997
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to underneath f vehicle obstructing view of components
Pass99,672 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 99,672 miles
- Test number
- 982750407976
- AdvisoryRear axle rusty
Fail99,672 miles (+7,849)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,672 miles
- Test number
- 102837802090
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle rusty
Pass91,823 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 91,823 miles
- Test number
- 650839227170
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle rusty
Fail91,819 miles (+9,551)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,819 miles
- Test number
- 264391684847
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle rusty
Pass82,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 82,268 miles
- Test number
- 894247972709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,268 miles (+5,913)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,268 miles
- Test number
- 379243183338
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Pass76,355 miles (+2,919)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 76,355 miles
- Test number
- 736118238421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,436 miles (+7,627)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 73,436 miles
- Test number
- 446382534144
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass65,809 miles (+10,994)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 65,809 miles
- Test number
- 865859678334
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass54,815 miles (+13,277)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 54,815 miles
- Test number
- 684885226704
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,538 miles (+11,884)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 41,538 miles
- Test number
- 360853540020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has screw in sidewall
Pass29,654 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 29,654 miles
- Test number
- 738017187684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 EVF
- Does L18 EVF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 EVF is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 EVF?
- The MOT on L18 EVF is valid until 27 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 EVF done?
- L18 EVF was recorded at 118,312 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 8,540 miles a year.
- Has L18 EVF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 EVF has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 EVF 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 EVF find?
- L18 EVF passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; under trays restricting view of components.
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