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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2011 · 1,390 cc

L18 LYHMOT history

L18 LYH is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

L18 LYH silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
160,018 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 LYH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 LYH was last recorded at 160,018 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,018 miles · 16 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,018 miles
  • 2025 – 146,623 miles
  • 2024 – 137,111 miles
  • 2023 – 126,739 miles
  • 2022 – 115,694 miles
  • 2021 – 104,719 miles
  • 2020 – 95,771 miles
  • 2019 – 85,866 miles
  • 2018 – 71,189 miles
  • 2017 – 56,089 miles
  • 2016 – 40,809 miles
  • 2015 – 36,605 miles
  • 2014 – 22,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,018 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint starting to deteriorate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,018 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    160,018 miles
    Test number
    899859884437
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail160,018 miles (+13,395)2 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,018 miles
    Test number
    169208982452
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed also 1.2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective mount split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass146,623 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    146,623 miles
    Test number
    231307568515
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail146,623 miles (+9,512)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,623 miles
    Test number
    825205662358
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  5. Pass137,111 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    137,111 miles
    Test number
    488637084660
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre misshapen
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and od side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail137,111 miles (+10,372)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,111 miles
    Test number
    327289343179
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner tyre misshapen
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ns and od side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass126,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,739 miles
    Test number
    467145105029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail126,734 miles (+11,040)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,734 miles
    Test number
    437472970935
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass115,694 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    115,694 miles
    Test number
    551723911385
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail115,694 miles (+10,975)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,694 miles
    Test number
    574578052885
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass104,719 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,719 miles
    Test number
    498321070187
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail104,719 miles (+8,948)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,719 miles
    Test number
    702859628894
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass95,771 miles (+9,905)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,771 miles
    Test number
    287923087727
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPetrol cap seal starting to deteriorate

  14. Pass85,866 miles (+14,677)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    85,866 miles
    Test number
    571807698069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,189 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,189 miles
    Test number
    781325082682
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  16. Fail71,189 miles (+15,100)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,189 miles
    Test number
    511515872225
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal cracking

  17. Pass56,089 miles (+15,280)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    56,089 miles
    Test number
    880524022696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,809 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,809 miles
    Test number
    484858547582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,605 miles (+6,919)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,605 miles
    Test number
    373976513505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,686 miles (+6,764)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,686 miles
    Test number
    286285305074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    22,922 miles
    Test number
    156578304476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 LYH

Does L18 LYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 LYH is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 LYH?
The MOT on L18 LYH is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 LYH done?
L18 LYH was recorded at 160,018 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 10,729 miles a year.
Has L18 LYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 LYH has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 LYH 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 LYH find?
L18 LYH passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes ns and os; nearside headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted, and 2 more.

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