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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

L18 GLCMOT history

L18 GLC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 103,030 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

L18 GLC grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
103,030 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
10,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 GLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
27 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 GLC was last recorded at 103,030 miles on 15 May 2026, 12,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
90,823 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
12,207 miles
Average per year
10,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,030 miles
  • 2025 – 90,823 miles
  • 2024 – 78,661 miles
  • 2023 – 69,450 miles
  • 2022 – 63,205 miles
  • 2021 – 56,450 miles
  • 2020 – 46,625 miles
  • 2019 – 29,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,030 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,030 miles (+12,207)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    103,030 miles
    Test number
    258856472850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass90,823 miles (+12,162)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    90,823 miles
    Test number
    656081200941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass78,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,661 miles
    Test number
    186409541349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail78,661 miles (+9,211)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,661 miles
    Test number
    170405650099
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass69,450 miles (+6,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    69,450 miles
    Test number
    694865941057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,205 miles (+6,755)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    63,205 miles
    Test number
    829917590217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass56,450 miles (+9,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    56,450 miles
    Test number
    909250619287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass46,625 miles (+16,819)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,625 miles
    Test number
    617801844623
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass29,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    29,806 miles
    Test number
    457650384738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 GLC

Does L18 GLC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 GLC is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 GLC?
The MOT on L18 GLC is valid until 16 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 GLC done?
L18 GLC was recorded at 103,030 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 10,975 miles a year.
Has L18 GLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 GLC has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 GLC 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 GLC find?
L18 GLC passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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