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Nissan Qashqai

Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,598 cc

L18 GOAMOT history

L18 GOA is a blue petrol Nissan Qashqai first used on 29 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 131,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

L18 GOA blue Nissan Qashqai – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Nissan Qashqai, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
131,257 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 GOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Qashqai
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 GOA was last recorded at 131,257 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 8,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,328 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,929 miles
Average per year
9,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,257 miles
  • 2025 – 122,328 miles
  • 2024 – 115,474 miles
  • 2023 – 106,167 miles
  • 2022 – 96,766 miles
  • 2021 – 93,373 miles
  • 2020 – 88,223 miles
  • 2019 – 79,177 miles
  • 2018 – 69,157 miles
  • 2017 – 55,197 miles
  • 2016 – 41,442 miles
  • 2015 – 29,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,257 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,257 miles (+8,929)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    131,257 miles
    Test number
    158077395830
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass122,328 miles (+6,854)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,328 miles
    Test number
    944635433313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass115,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    115,474 miles
    Test number
    553625157135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,474 miles (+9,307)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,474 miles
    Test number
    275567261612
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass106,167 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,167 miles
    Test number
    979426185197
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail106,167 miles (+9,401)1 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,167 miles
    Test number
    644483052703
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  7. Pass96,766 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,766 miles
    Test number
    908560839837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,373 miles (+5,150)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,373 miles
    Test number
    851038787540
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass88,223 miles (+9,046)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,223 miles
    Test number
    575721686948
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass79,177 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    79,177 miles
    Test number
    421112409710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,175 miles (+10,018)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,175 miles
    Test number
    104173974428
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  12. Pass69,157 miles (+13,960)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,157 miles
    Test number
    860922582372
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass55,197 miles (+13,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,197 miles
    Test number
    959636859286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass41,442 miles (+12,164)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    41,442 miles
    Test number
    797928605496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail29,278 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,278 miles
    Test number
    109726175055
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass29,278 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    29,278 miles
    Test number
    497626175054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

Questions about L18 GOA

Does L18 GOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 GOA is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 GOA?
The MOT on L18 GOA is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 GOA done?
L18 GOA was recorded at 131,257 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 9,286 miles a year.
Has L18 GOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 GOA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 GOA 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 GOA find?
L18 GOA passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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