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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

L18 HKMMOT history

L18 HKM is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Feb 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 129,513 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

L18 HKM white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
129,513 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 HKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Feb 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 HKM was last recorded at 129,513 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,512 miles · 27 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,513 miles
  • 2025 – 115,000 miles
  • 2024 – 109,637 miles
  • 2023 – 102,635 miles
  • 2022 – 95,782 miles
  • 2021 – 90,164 miles
  • 2020 – 84,928 miles
  • 2019 – 78,656 miles
  • 2018 – 72,559 miles
  • 2017 – 65,547 miles
  • 2016 – 58,454 miles
  • 2015 – 45,080 miles
  • 2014 – 37,672 miles
  • 2013 – 29,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,513 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel highRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,513 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    129,513 miles
    Test number
    171601112053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  2. Fail129,512 miles (+14,512)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,512 miles
    Test number
    507444431749
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high

  3. Pass115,000 miles (+5,363)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    115,000 miles
    Test number
    135222830879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,637 miles (+7,002)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    109,637 miles
    Test number
    590765708319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass102,635 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    102,635 miles
    Test number
    152002778147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,635 miles (+6,853)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,635 miles
    Test number
    762039057281
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass95,782 miles (+83)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    95,782 miles
    Test number
    722842803783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe

  8. Fail95,699 miles (+5,535)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,699 miles
    Test number
    727365795454
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear subframe

  9. Pass90,164 miles (+5,236)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    90,164 miles
    Test number
    553877715095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,928 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    84,928 miles
    Test number
    448288935416
    • 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))

  11. Fail84,910 miles (+6,254)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,910 miles
    Test number
    451881951370
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  12. Pass78,656 miles (+6,097)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    78,656 miles
    Test number
    256093801763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass72,559 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    72,559 miles
    Test number
    942448191949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,541 miles (+6,994)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,541 miles
    Test number
    406523978237
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass65,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,547 miles
    Test number
    843149146435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,547 miles (+7,093)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,547 miles
    Test number
    688752756981
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass58,454 miles (+13,374)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,454 miles
    Test number
    329045082456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,080 miles (+7,408)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    45,080 miles
    Test number
    408668575199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,672 miles (+8,227)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    37,672 miles
    Test number
    818919674177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    29,445 miles
    Test number
    789579873162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 HKM

Does L18 HKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 HKM is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 HKM?
The MOT on L18 HKM is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 HKM done?
L18 HKM was recorded at 129,513 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 7,690 miles a year.
Has L18 HKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 HKM has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 HKM 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 HKM find?
L18 HKM passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; handbrake travel high.

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