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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

L18 HLVMOT history

L18 HLV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2021.

L18 HLV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2022
Mileage
124,455 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 HLV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 HLV was last recorded at 124,455 miles on 5 Nov 2021, 66 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,389 miles · 3 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
66 miles
Average per year
7,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 124,455 miles
  • 2020 – 117,086 miles
  • 2019 – 110,610 miles
  • 2018 – 100,624 miles
  • 2017 – 97,651 miles
  • 2016 – 89,585 miles
  • 2015 – 81,620 miles
  • 2014 – 71,294 miles
  • 2013 – 60,041 miles
  • 2011 – 51,096 miles
  • 2010 – 44,005 miles
  • 2009 – 37,810 miles
  • 2008 – 26,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,455 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside front top mount has slight play
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,455 miles (+66)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,455 miles
    Test number
    795296778725
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside front top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail124,389 miles (+7,303)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,389 miles
    Test number
    936563632690
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front top mounts

  3. Pass117,086 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    117,086 miles
    Test number
    498410412467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,073 miles (+6,463)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,073 miles
    Test number
    770931720222
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged both inner and outer sidewalls damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass110,610 miles (+9,986)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,610 miles
    Test number
    329648658971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,624 miles
    Test number
    970980796502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,624 miles (+474)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,624 miles
    Test number
    983547994921
    • 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))

  8. Pass100,150 miles (+2,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,150 miles
    Test number
    271868619585
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass97,651 miles (+8,066)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,651 miles
    Test number
    368623053806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,585 miles (+7,965)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    89,585 miles
    Test number
    444760369346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,620 miles
    Test number
    269450545048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,620 miles (+10,326)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,620 miles
    Test number
    737300345091
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

  13. Pass71,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,294 miles
    Test number
    106638234407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,294 miles (+11,253)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,294 miles
    Test number
    555838334028
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass60,041 miles (+8,945)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,041 miles
    Test number
    969682103011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    51,096 miles
    Test number
    205115651387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,096 miles (+7,091)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,096 miles
    Test number
    139694751320
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass44,005 miles (+6,195)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,005 miles
    Test number
    970530050359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,810 miles (+11,423)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,810 miles
    Test number
    352988359396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll four tyres run flat and outer wall cracking.

  20. Pass26,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,387 miles
    Test number
    450256048422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 HLV

Does L18 HLV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 HLV expired on 4 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 HLV?
The MOT on L18 HLV expired on 4 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 HLV done?
L18 HLV was recorded at 124,455 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2021, an average of 7,602 miles a year.
Has L18 HLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 HLV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L18 HLV 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 HLV find?
L18 HLV passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: both rear coil springs corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge; nearside front top mount has slight play, and 1 more.

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