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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

L18 HWTMOT history

L18 HWT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2016. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 68,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

L18 HWT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
68,608 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 HWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
31 Dec 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 HWT was last recorded at 68,608 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 4,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,936 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,672 miles
Average per year
5,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,608 miles
  • 2025 – 63,936 miles
  • 2024 – 59,398 miles
  • 2023 – 52,477 miles
  • 2022 – 47,771 miles
  • 2021 – 42,402 miles
  • 2020 – 37,414 miles
  • 2019 – 32,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,608 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 2 Dec 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,608 miles (+4,672)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    68,608 miles
    Test number
    588431604089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,936 miles (+4,538)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    63,936 miles
    Test number
    492329527584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,398 miles (+6,921)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,398 miles
    Test number
    891531417564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,477 miles (+4,706)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,477 miles
    Test number
    295255199641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass47,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    47,771 miles
    Test number
    914369458964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail47,771 miles (+5,369)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,771 miles
    Test number
    223270411198
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass42,402 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    42,402 miles
    Test number
    580518493010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,414 miles (+181)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,414 miles
    Test number
    557468627301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,233 miles (+4,317)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    37,233 miles
    Test number
    323438642225
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view concentration of scratches (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass32,916 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,916 miles
    Test number
    918780732894
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero mm on inner tread)(darker rubber showing close to cords ? replace A,S,A,P (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge zero mm on inner tread)(darker rubber showing close to cords? replace A,S,A,P (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L18 HWT

Does L18 HWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 HWT is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 HWT?
The MOT on L18 HWT is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 HWT done?
L18 HWT was recorded at 68,608 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 5,332 miles a year.
Has L18 HWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 HWT has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L18 HWT 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 HWT find?
L18 HWT passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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